Advanced Manufacturing Thermal Engineer

Bloom Energy; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 156,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloom Energy in Fremont, CA is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Thermal Engineer to join our team in a fast-paced, on-site role. You will design, develop, and deploy proprietary high-temperature furnaces and thermal processes essential to our manufacturing operations.

The role requires a mechanical engineering degree with 4–8 years of experience in thermal equipment and high-volume production, plus hands-on experience with sintering, FEA/CFD analysis, and collaboration with suppliers and remote

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields.
• 4-8 years of experience in thermal equipment and high-volume manufacturing integration.
• Strong understanding of FEA and CFD result analysis and interpretation.
• Experience leading equipment development and process stabilization projects.
• Experience with suppliers and remote engineering teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.
• Familiarity with Cp, CpK metrics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the development and launch of proprietary thermal processing equipment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define process and system specifications.
• Drive FAT and SAT activities.
• Lead design efforts to enable efficient equipment development and capacity scaling.
• Oversee equipment build and test procedures aligned with codes and standards.
• Ensure process capability and stability throughout development and implementation.
• Coordinate with remote engineering teams and external suppliers.
• Manage project timelines and resources.

Skills

Thermal engineering

Mechanical engineering

FEA/CFD analysis

Project leadership

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelors or higher in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FEA software

CFD software

Job description

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 an Advanced Manufacturing Thermal Engineer to join our team in one of today's most exciting technologies. This role will report to Director, Equipment Engineering - Automation and based in Fremont, CA. This is a fully on-site, in office role 5 days a week .

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Engineer to support the design, development, and deployment of proprietary furnaces and thermal processes that are critical to our company's success. This role requires a strong understanding of thermal process fundamentals and hands-on experience with high-temperature furnace systems-particularly sintering under controlled thermal, mechanical, and environmental conditions-and their integration into high-volume manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the development and launch of proprietary thermal processing equipment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define process and system specifications.
• Drive Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
• Lead process design efforts to enable efficient equipment development and capacity scaling.
• Oversee equipment build and develop test procedures aligned with relevant codes, standards, and industry best practices.
• Ensure process capability and stability throughout development and implementation phases.
• Coordinate with remote engineering teams and external suppliers.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and reporting.
• Partner with facilities and maintenance teams to install and support equipment in production environments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields (e.g., ceramics, sintering, thermal processes).
• 4-8 years of experience in thermal equipment/process development and high-volume manufacturing integration.
• Good understanding of FEA, and CFD result analysis and interpretation.
• Proven track record in leading equipment development and process stabilization projects.
• Experience working with suppliers and remote engineering teams.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.
• Familiarity with process engineering metrics (e.g., Cp, CpK).
• Experience in high-volume semiconductor, ceramics, solar, or battery manufacturing is a plus.
• Experience with high temperature furnaces (+900C) is a plus.

Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants, will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result.

Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.

Salary Ranges: $155,800.00 - $224,200.00