Senior Equipment Engineering Technician

About the role

This position will work the Swing shift, 2pm-10:30pm, Monday – Friday at our Fremont, CA location. This is a fully on-site, in-office role reporting to the Equipment Engineering Senior Manager.

At Bloom Energy, we are pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world. Our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies deliver energy abundance, reliability, and sustainability, with over 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide. We thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation to create a brighter, more sustainable future.

Responsibilities

• Support equipment across various manufacturing lines, with differing levels of complexity.
• Diagnose and fix high-speed automated manufacturing equipment.
• Provide support for equipment through PLC and HMI programming, encompassing motion and servo control systems.
• Modify existing control logic to improve safety, performance, or throughput.
• Participate in commissioning new automated equipment and ensure all devices function as designed.
• Install, commission, and support vision systems for tracking and quality inspections.
• Oversee equipment installation as well as start-up and implementation projects.
• Validate new product designs, equipment, and processes with engineering teams.
• Analyze production data to boost safety, cut costs, enhance efficiency, and raise quality.
• Drive investigations and root cause analysis for quality issues.
• Collect and analyze mechanical and electrical test data with engineering teams.

Requirements

• 9+ years of experience in a high-capacity manufacturing environment preferred.
• Associate degree or technical certification in Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or equivalent relevant experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline preferred but not required.
• Experience with automated equipment and functional knowledge of PLCs, low-voltage controls, three-phase power distribution, industrial control panels, electronic sensors, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Experience in equipment requirement development and specification writing.
• Knowledge of ergonomic and machine safety standards.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and MS Office suite.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Good attendance, initiative, responsible follow-through, and a willingness to help.
• Flexibility with changing shift or work schedule.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand/walk for up to 8-10 hours per shift.
• Occasionally lift/carry up to 25 lbs.
• Use hands and fingers to operate machinery 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).

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with large employer contribution.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
• Mental health support services.
• Legal services.
• Virtual physical therapy access.
• Fertility and family-forming benefits.

Pay

Salary range: $41.19 - $59.27 per hour.

Schedule

Swing shift: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM, Monday – Friday.