Senior Staff Engineer-NPI ( Electronics)

Bloom Energy; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloom Energy in Bengaluru seeks an experienced NPI Program Manager to lead new product introductions from design through mass production. You will drive processes, coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, QA & SCM, manage BOMs, ECNs and deviations, and ensure cross-functional alignment across time zones.

Candidates should have BE in EEE/ECE, 13+ years in NPI, hands-on PCB/box build experience, and knowledge of PCB, sheet metal, cable harness, with PLM and BOM/ECN familiarity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering in EEE/ECE.
• 13+ years experience in NPI Program Management.
• Hands on experience in PCBA and Box builds.
• Knowledge of PCB, Sheet metal, Cable Harness.
• Knowledge of power electronics such as DC-DC converter and Inverters (plus).
• Knowledge of NPI HW/SW/mfg processes, Testing and Reliability.
• PLM concepts: BOMs, ECN, Deviations.
• Strong communication & cross-team collaboration.
• Relates well to cross-functional teams (mfg, supply chain, NPI & Eng).
• Ability to work across time zones with contract manufacturers in different geographies.
• Travel: 20%.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI process for new product development (NPD).
• Technology Transfer from design to mass manufacturing.
• Drive manufacturing, material and test readiness at Contract Manufacturers.
• DFx reviews and process capability for Bloom quality standards.
• Structure and maintain new product BOMs.
• Develop assembly work instructions and procedures.
• Set goals and align stakeholders.
• Implement ECNs and Deviations in manufacturing, CMs and vendors.
• Collaborate with Eng, Mfg, QA & SCM on issue resolution.

Skills

NPI program management

Cross-functional collaboration

HW testing & reliability

Power electronics

Communication skills

Time zone coordination

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in EEE/ECE

Tools

PLM

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead NPI process for new product development (NPD)
• Technology Transfer of new products from design to mass manufacturing
• Drive manufacturing, material and test readiness at "Contract Manufacturers"
• Conduct DFx reviews and process capability to ensure product design and manufacturing processes are capable of meeting the required Bloom quality standards
• Structure and maintain new product BOMs
• Develop assembly work instructions and procedures
• Set clear goals and expectations to ensure all stakeholders are aligned
• Implementation of ECNs and Deviations in manufacturing, contract manufacturers and vendors for various commodities
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, QA & SCM teams on issue resolution

Education & Desired Experience:

• Bachelor of Engineering in EEE/ECE
• 13+ years experience in NPI Program Management
• Hands on experience in PCBA and Box builds is mandatory
• Knowledge on various commodities like PCB, Sheet metal, Cable Harness is must
• Knowledge of power electronics such as DC-DC converter and Inverters, is a plus
• Knowledge of manufacturing-specific roles throughout NPI phases including HW, SW, manufacturing process, Testing and Reliability
• Knowledge of PLM concepts including BOMs, ECN, Deviations
• Good communication skills and ability to work across teams
• Ability to relate well to a cross functional team from manufacturing, supply chain, NPI & Engineering
• Ability to work effectively across time zones and support contract manufacturers in different geographies

Travel: 20%

Bloom Energy's mission is to make clean, reliable energy affordable for everyone in the world. With roots in NASA’s Mars Program, the company’s founder, chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. K.R. Sridhar, developed an innovative fuel cell technology that is shifting the energy paradigm and redefining the electric power market. The Bloom Energy Server is a distributed electric power solution built for the digital age and capable of delivering highly reliable, uninterrupted, 24x7 constant power that is also clean and sustainable. Bloom’s unique on-site power generation systems are among the most efficient on the planet, providing significantly reduced operating costs and producing dramatically lower greenhouse gas emissions. By generating power where it is consumed, Bloom Energy offers increased electrical reliability and improved energy security, providing a clear path to energy independence. Some of the largest companies in the world trust Bloom Energy to provide their businesses with clean, reliable, and resilient energy. Bloom’s customers include many Fortune 100 companies and leaders in manufacturing, data centers, healthcare, retail, higher education, utilities, and other industries. The company, headquartered in San Jose, California, is growing quickly and looking to add to its dynamic team. Stay up to date with Bloom Energy through our social channels.