Principal Electrical Engineer, NPI

Role and Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading the transition of electrical components, PCBAs, and electrical systems from the design phase to high-volume manufacturing (HVM).
• Manage new NPI Project transfers to Bloom Manufacturing and CM’s.
• Drive the end-to-end NPI process from prototype builds (pilot) to mass production (HVM).
• Act as the primary technical contact between R&D/design teams and contract manufacturers for electrical sub-assemblies.
• Provide Design for Manufacturability (DfM) and Design for Test (DfT) feedback for PCBAs, wiring harnesses, motors, and battery systems.
• Develop, manage and update process PFMEAs for new or modified processes and equipment.
• Ensure supplier readiness, including capacity, tooling, and BOM (Bill of Materials) management.
• Able to lead Electrical NPI team.
• Identify potential design or supply chain dependencies, manage risks, and create contingency plans to protect project timelines.
• Lead failure analysis, process validation (MVP, IQ/OQ/PQ), and root cause analysis of failures during the NPI phase.
• Develop work instructions and document new products/tests, product design improvements, and process improvements.
• Develop, maintain, and track project schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Generate and release part/assembly drawings and Bill of Materials into PLM system.
• Train manufacturing personnel on assembly, test processes, and test equipment.

Skills and Experience

• 10+ years’ experience in Electrical Engineering or New Product Introduction.
• The candidate will have worked in oil and gas, energy and power, pharmaceutical production, chemical processing, large capital equipment, or related industry.
• Knowledge of fuel cell systems is a plus but is not required.
• Experience in High Voltage equipment Testing and validation.
• Ability to independently manage projects.
• Experience in rapid scale up of a new products and or operations.
• Excellent hands-on bench/lab skills working with Electrical components.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Able to work independently in a fast paced start up environment.
• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering.
• Knowledge and Work experience with Switch Gear, Fuel Cells process is a plus.
• Knowledge of Electrical Assemblies is a plus.

Location

Bloom Energy is based in Fremont, CA and this position involves 20%-25% traveling.

Benefits

Salary Range: $176,300.00 - $253,700.00