Sr. Staff Engineer, Mechanical Design

About the role

At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream—we’re making it reality. For over two decades, we’ve been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy‑intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI‑driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what’s possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting‑edge solutions enable unparalleled “time‑to‑power” capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm. 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 a Senior Staff Engineer, Mechanical Design, to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies. This role will report to the Director, Development Engineering and is based in San Jose, CA. In this role, you will own the end‑to‑end design and development of advanced systems for Bloom Energy’s current and next‑generation products.

Responsibilities

• Prototype new designs requiring welding, machining, and other manufacturing methods
• Design and test components and fixtures
• Create and manage SolidWorks CAD models, drawings, assemblies, BOM management, ECNs, and work instructions
• Manage top‑level assemblies in a PDM system environment and communicate with suppliers
• Communicate effectively with cross‑functional teams and within the group
• Utilize engineering knowledge to provide solutions to challenging design problems for suppliers and engineering
• Drive process development and improvement for manufacturability and incorporate lessons learned
• Address capacity and design‑for‑manufacturing issues with suppliers and engineers

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
• 4‑7 years of professional experience in a related role
• Highly motivated and a self‑starter
• Solid understanding of engineering principles

Skills

• Excellent SolidWorks CAD & drafting knowledge
• Experience with revision control using a CAD vault tool
• Experience with ECN process (Agile)
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to travel overseas (up to 20%)
• Preferred: experience in the automotive industry delivering cars and trucks to the vehicle marketplace, or fuel cell experience

Pay

$151,700.00 – $218,300.00

Schedule

Fully on‑site, in‑office role, 5 days a week.