Principal Equipment Engineer

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 aPrincipalEquipment­­­­Engineerto join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies.  This role willreporttoEquipment Engineering Senior Managerand based inFremont CA.  Thisis a fully on-site, in office role.

Role and Responsibilities:

Support equipment across various manufacturing lines, with differing levels of complexity

Skilled in diagnosing and fixing manufacturing equipment

Automated Equipment

Provide support for equipment through PLC and HMI programming, encompassing motion and servo control systems

Ability tomodifyexisting control logic to improve safety,performanceor throughput

Participate in commissioning of new automated equipment and ensure all devices function as designed

Installation,commissioningand support of vision systems for tracking and quality inspections

Conducts engineering tasks in mechanical, electrical, and structural systems for testing, material handling, welding, and machining equipment

Oversee equipment installation as well as start-up and implementation projects

Partner with Advanced ManufacturingEngineers tolead FAT, equipment validation, and production handover

Develop equipment specifications and documents for the manufacturing assembly,testingand material handling processes

Oversee project timelines, financial planning, and prepare comprehensive status reports for leadership

Work with vendors, facility engineers, manufacturing engineers, and production teams to manage project implementation

Find ways to boost safety, cut costs, enhance efficiency, and raise quality

Prepare or approve system as-built drawings

Willingness to work flexible hours, including off shifts and weekends, as required by business needs

Skills and Experience: 

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering, or related engineering field.

Manufacturing or Equipment Engineer with7+years experienceworking in a manufacturing environment.

Experience with robotics, motion control, pneumatics, and machine vision systems.

Equipment requirement development and specification writing

Knowledge of ergonomic and machine safety standards

Knowledge ofAutocad,Solidworksand MS Office suite

Strong communicationand collaboration skills

Desired Qualifications:

Experience in high-volume thin ceramics, solar,orbattery manufacturing is a plus

Experience in thermal equipment/process development and high-volume manufacturing integration.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand/walk for up to8-10hours per shift

Occasionally lift/carry up to 25lbs

Use hands and fingers tooperatemachinery controls and computers throughout the shift

Visual acuity sufficient for product inspection and reading digital/printed materials

Hearing ability to detect alarms and communicate effectively with staff

Ability to perform essential tasks with or without reasonable accommodation

Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in required areas (safety glasses, safety-toed boots)

Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit.We are committed to compliance with all applicable lawsprovidingequal employment opportunities.All qualified applicants,will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, oron the basis ofdisability. 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 andequitablecompensation practices. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based onvarious factorsincluding, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.

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Salary Ranges:

$155,800.00 - $224,200.00