Principal Controls Engineer

Responsibilities

• Own controls architecture and technical direction for major product programs.
• Develop control algorithms, sequencing logic, diagnostics, and fault-handling strategies.
• Define system requirements and interfaces across software, electrical, mechanical, and systems teams.
• Lead integration, commissioning, and product validation activities.
• Drive root-cause analysis and resolution of complex field and product issues.
• Analyze operational data to improve performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Identify technical risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Mentor engineers and establish controls engineering best practices.
• Support product roadmap planning and key technical decisions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, service, and program management teams throughout the product lifecycle.

Requirements

• BS/MS/PhD in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of controls engineering experience in complex industrial, power, automotive, aerospace, or automation systems.
• Strong understanding of control theory, system dynamics, and embedded control systems.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and model-based development.
• Experience with real-time software, system integration, and validation.
• Demonstrated technical leadership on large, cross-functional programs.

About Bloom Energy

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.