Michael Mainello

Michael Mainello is an Associate Manager of Manufacturing Engineering at Plug Power, where responsibilities include overseeing and troubleshooting new product introductions for hydrogen infrastructure and assisting with production issues. Previously, Michael served as a Production Supervisor at Cascades, managing the Paper Machine Quality and Production departments, and overseeing payroll, schedules, and safety audits for a team of 26 employees. Prior experience includes roles as a Mechanical Engineer at Valmet, where Michael completed mechanical designs and project management tasks, an Engineering Laboratory Technician at Guyson Corporation of USA focusing on test fixture design and process development, and an Intern Engineer at TECT Corporation, engaged in mechanical engineering and value stream projects. Michael holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology from SUNY Polytechnic Institute and an Associate Certificate in Project Management from The George Washington University School of Business.