Senior Automation Systems Engineer

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.
• 4+ 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.
• Able 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.
• C++ knowledge is a plus.

About the role

Bloom Energy is a leader in the energy transition, developing innovative solutions that enable businesses and organizations to harness clean, reliable, and affordable energy. As a Senior Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing, you will play a crucial role in advancing our cutting-edge manufacturing processes and equipment, contributing to our mission of powering a sustainable future.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Mental Health Support, Legal services, Virtual Physical Therapy, and Fertility & Family Forming benefits.
• Competitive salary range: $98,400.00 - $141,600.00.

Schedule

This is a fully on-site, in-office role 5 days a week.