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 an Automation Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies.  This role will report to Sr. Manger, Advanced Manufacturing and based in Fremont, CA.  This is a fully on-site, in office role 5 days a week.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design, build, test, and launch of proprietary Bloom Energy manufacturing equipment.
• Lead design and supplier management of novel, fully custom automation systems designed for Bloom’s manufacturing process.
• Lead and support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) of Bloom equipment.
• Collaborate with process and design teams to define equipment specifications.
• Apply engineering fundamentals to automation and process design.
• Collaborate with New Product Introduction (NPI) and Product Engineering teams to refine product design and improve manufacturability.
• Oversee the entire equipment development lifecycle, from concept to manufacturing.
• Oversee equipment build and test processes.
• Ensure equipment quality assurance throughout development and implementation.
• Work with facility and maintenance engineers to install and support equipment in the factory.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• BSc or advanced degree in mechanical, physics or related engineering field.
• 2+ years of experience in equipment design, automation, and integration in high volume manufacturing and/or scale up
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and software systems.
• Experience with supplier management and remote team collaboration.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to travel internationally up to 15%.

• Familiar with process engineering fundamentals (Cp, CpK, etc.) and SPC.
• Working proficiency in SolidWorks.

Desired Qualifications: 

• Experience in high-volume solar, back-end semiconductor and/or battery manufacturing machine design and process design.
• Experience with handling thin ceramics.
• Experience with dispensing and jetting of engineered inks and adhesives.

Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants, will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental

limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result.

At Bloom Energy, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with a large employer contribution, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, generous Mental Health Support services, Legal services, virtual Physical Therapy access, and Fertility & Family Forming benefits.

Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.

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Salary Ranges:

$86,100.00 - $123,900.00