Lead Controls Engineer – Clean Energy Systems

Bloom Energy; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 254,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloom Energy seeks a Principal Controls Engineer to own control architecture and lead major product programs in San Jose, CA. You will develop control algorithms, sequencing logic, diagnostics, and fault-handling strategies for on-site deployment in complex industrial systems.

Responsibilities include defining system requirements, leading integration and validation, performing root-cause analyses, and mentoring engineers.

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of controls engineering experience in complex industrial, power, automotive, aerospace, or automation systems.
• Strong understanding of control theory, system dynamics, and embedded control systems.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and model-based development.
• Experience with real-time software, system integration, and validation.
• Demonstrated technical leadership on large, cross-functional programs.

Responsibilities

• Own controls architecture and technical direction for major product programs.
• Develop control algorithms, sequencing logic, diagnostics, and fault-handling strategies.
• Define system requirements and interfaces across software, electrical, mechanical, and systems teams.
• Lead integration, commissioning, and product validation activities.
• Drive root-cause analysis and resolution of complex field and product issues.
• Analyze operational data to improve performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Identify technical risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Mentor engineers and establish controls engineering best practices.
• Support product roadmap planning and key technical decisions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, service, and program management teams throughout the product lifecycle.

Skills

Control theory

System dynamics

Embedded control

MATLAB/Simulink

Model-based development

Real-time software

System integration

Validation

Technical leadership

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, Computer Engineering, or related field

Job description

Bloom Energy seeks a Principal Controls Engineer to own control architecture and lead major product programs in San Jose, CA. You will develop control algorithms, sequencing logic, diagnostics, and fault-handling strategies for on-site deployment in complex industrial systems.

Responsibilities include defining system requirements, leading integration and validation, performing root-cause analyses, and mentoring engineers.