Bracha Mandel

Bracha Mandel has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Bracha currently works at Plug Power as a Manager in Mechanical Engineering, a position they have held since October 2022. Prior to that, they served as a Senior Mechanical Engineer at the same company from October 2021 to October 2022, and as a Mechanical Engineer from March 2020 to October 2021.

Before joining Plug Power, Bracha Mandel worked at Micropore, Inc. as a Product Development Engineer from May 2017 to March 2020. Bracha also gained international experience as a World Traveler at World Travel from April 2015 to June 2016.

In 2014, Bracha Mandel worked as a Post-Master's Research Associate at Oak Ridge Associated Universities, where they were responsible for project management and execution of design changes for the Next Generation CO2 Heat Pump Water Heater. Bracha successfully completed the stage-two project ahead of schedule.

From 2010 to 2014, Bracha Mandel worked at the Center for Environmental Energy Engineering, University of Maryland. Bracha served as a Graduate Research Assistant, focusing on experimental research and investigating novel fluid pair and desorber performance in a waste heat powered hybrid absorption vapor-compression system. Bracha also worked as an Intern and a Teaching Fellow, focusing on dynamics.

Earlier in their career, Bracha Mandel gained experience as an Office Manager at Signature Fencing and Flooring from May 2005 to July 2008.

Overall, Bracha Mandel has a strong background in mechanical engineering, with experience in product development, project management, research, and teaching.

Bracha Mandel has a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland, which was completed in 2013. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the same university in 2012. Bracha also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy from Hunter College, which they obtained in 2005. Additionally, they have an EPA Certified Universal Technician certification from the US Environmental Protection Agency, although the details of when and where they obtained this certification are not provided.