Staff Engineer, Equipment Electrical

Bloom Energy • Fremont, CA

22d • Onsite

About The Position

At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream—we’re making it reality. For over two decades, we’ve been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what’s possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled “time-to-power” capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm. At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation. We believe that, together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century. We are looking for a Staff Electrical Engineer, Equipment to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies. This role will report to Principal Engineer, NPI and based in Fremont, CA. This is a fully on-site, in office role 5 days a week.

Requirements

• Automation and Test Equipment Design
• Proficiency creating detailed electrical and fluid schematics in CAD (DraftSight preferred)
• Design Documentation: Electrical Wiring, P&ID, Plumbing Diagrams is a requirement
• Strong understanding on electrical safety, automated equipment safety in production environment.
• PLC ladder logic programming experience on Allen Bradley, Omron or other platform is a plus
• Digital I/O and Stepper/Servo Motor Control, P&ID Control, Analog Signal Processing, Data Acquisition, SQL server database interface software development skills (with National Instruments LabVIEW, Arcus Motion Technology or other software platforms) is a plus
• Vision system algorithm development (with Cognex or Keyence) is a plus
• 3D camera/sensor height measurement programming experience with Keyence LJ-V heads and Keyence CV-X or XG vision controller is a plus
• Experience with application of various metrology technologies for measuring micron range features such as XRF, Eddy Current, 3D sensor, thermography, etc. for production in-line inspection stations is a plus.
• Superior communication skills (written, verbal and active listening)
• Highly motivated self-starter, capable of self management with little oversight
• BS or MS in Electronic/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
• 3+ yrs working in a NPI/Manufacturing Engineering, or Design Development organization

Responsibilities

• Design and develop R&D equipment, tools/test fixtures to support feasibility and investigation efforts.
• Collaborate with controls, mechanical and process engineers to generate electrical requirements – I/O list, components mapping, electrical safety requirements.
• Design and Build Electrical Boxes for Equipment is a requirement. This includes electrical box layout, wiring and plumbing.
• Support existing equipment install base in BE Production and in BE Suppliers. This includes troubleshooting issues, debugging, and new feature requests for both hardware and software.
• Work with Operations equipment and process engineering teams to develop equipment/tools and processes ramped up for production volumes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees