Equipment Controls Engineer

101 Bloom Energy; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 95,100 - 136,900; Full time

Job summary

Bloom Energy seeks an Equipment Controls Engineer to develop, program, commission, and optimize new R&D test fixtures and automated systems for product development and ramping high‑volume production. The role spans mechanical, electrical, and software engineering, delivering reliable systems aligned with design intent.

The position is full‑time and on‑site in Fremont, CA, with five‑day‑a-week in the office, requiring hands‑on collaboration across multiple teams to ensure smooth tech handoffs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline.
• 0-2 years of experience in industrial automation and system integration.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLC ladder logic programming is required or easily learnable.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program, and test control systems for Process Development and Manufacturing.
• Enable reliable data exchange using industrial communication protocols.
• Lead commissioning activities with cross‑functional teams.
• Collaborate with Process, Mechanical, Electrical, and Software teams to define new NPI equipment requirements.
• Repurpose and upgrade existing equipment for feasibility studies and proof‑of‑concepts.
• Support NPI and high‑volume production ramp‑up with Operations.

Skills

Allen Bradley PLC

Structured Text

Python

C/C++

Industrial automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

SCADA

MES

Vision systems

HMI programming

Job description

The NPI team is seeking an Equipment Controls Engineer—a highly motivated individual responsible for developing, programming, commissioning, and optimizing new R&D test fixtures and automated systems to support new product development and high‑volume production ramp‑up. This cross‑disciplinary role bridges mechanical, electrical, and software engineering to deliver practical, reliable, and efficient systems that meet design intent and operational goals. This is a full‑time, on‑site position based in Fremont, CA, requiring presence in the office five days a week.

Key Responsibilities

• Setup, program, and test control systems to support Process Development and Manufacturing processes.
• Utilize industrial communication protocols to enable reliable data exchange between systems.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability and scalability.
• Lead and support commissioning activities with cross‑functional teams.
• Collaborate effectively with Process, Mechanical, Electrical, and Software teams to define new requirements for new R&D equipment, tools, and test fixtures—primarily developed in‑house with occasional engagement with external design teams.
• Repurpose and upgrade existing equipment for feasibilities and proof‑of‑concept efforts.
• Partner with Operations to support new product introduction (NPI) and high‑volume production ramp‑up.
• Document and transfer automation processes to Operations.
• Train team members during new equipment handoff and support release of the new equipment to ensure smooth transition from NPI to Operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Controls Engineering or related discipline.
• 0‑2 years of experience in industrial automation and system integration.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLC ladder logic programming and ability to pick up new programming languages as needed.
• Strong interest in developing, integrating, and commissioning control systems involving SCADA, MES, PLCs, HMIs, motion controls, vision and vision‑guided robots.
• Good control, electrical, and mechanical troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify root cause and implement permanent solutions.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and P & ID diagrams.
• Proficiency in structured text programming experience (preferably Python, C or C++) is a plus.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Highly motivated self‑starter, capable of organizing and working independently and manage tasks with minimal oversight.

Benefits and Compensation

Salary Range: $95,100.00 – $136,900.00. 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.