Software Engineering Co-Op - Latham, United States - Plug Power

Description

Engineering Co-Op


Status:
Non-Exempt (hourly)


Department:
Software Engineering

Position Summary

Plug Power Inc. is actively seeking a highly motivated Engineering Co-op.

The Co-op will be responsible for assisting the Software Engineering team in a wide variety of engineering initiatives and projects in support of the co-op's academic studies.

In this role, you will gain exposure to a fast-paced manufacturing and engineering environment which includes developing a detailed understanding of Plug Power's products.

The role will focus on the successful completion of technical projects, process improvement, documentation, and presentation of results at the end of the program.

Project Summary

Plug is seeking to develop an embedded SSH server for use with the TMS570LS1x series of safety microcontrollers (MCUs).

Work on this project is intended to take place over the Spring and/or Summer semester(s) of 2024.
Work will be implemented on the TMS570LS12HDK development kit.
The SSH server will be transport layer independent.
Potential physical layers include CAN, UART, and Ethernet.
The desired skill sets for work on this project include:
Basic understanding of SSH and network encryption methods.
Basic understanding of embedded system development with C/C++

Core Duties And Responsibilities

Participation in daily scrum activities with the Plug Software Engineering team
Design, develop and implement embedded software solutions for fuel cell systems
Develop and maintain a detailed understanding of all Plug Power products
Assist in developing engineering processes with guidance from senior level engineers and management
Ability to independently set up experiments and monitor progress
Understand engineering concepts and how to appropriately apply them in day to day projects
Ability to critically analyze data in terms of system performance and reliability
Represent Plug Power in a professional manner at all times and in all interactions
Perform all other duties as assigned

Education and Qualification

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related program
Prior Internship or Co-op experience preferred
Must have reliable transportation to the office
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Background/experience with statistical analysis
Possess solid hands-on approach to problem-solving
Computer and software systems skills as applicable to position including but not limited to: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task effectively
Demonstrated analytical abilities with strong attention to detail
Excellent follow-through
Must be driven and self-motivatedMust possess the highest ethical standards and a commitment to work quality

Pay Rate

$ $26.90

Plug Power, Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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