Principal Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Bloom Energy; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 128,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(k) Retirement Plan with company

Mental Health Support services

Legal services

Virtual Physical Therapy

Fertility & Family Forming benefits

Job summary

Bloom Energy seeks a Principal Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to lead equipment design and automation initiatives from concept to deployment. You will drive process improvements, partner with integrators, and manage suppliers for cutting-edge manufacturing solutions in a fast-paced environment.

You will program PLCs and robotics, integrate with MES, and lead validation, handover, and continuous optimization across lines, ensuring safety and quality in every step.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Proven track record in equipment design and manufacturing automation in lean environments.
• Experience with 3D design and PLC/HMI programming preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for process, quality and safety improvements and automation opportunities.
• Lead and own solution development and implementation.
• Partner with integrators to design and deploy automated manufacturing and assembly equipment.
• Develop specifications, review designs, and manage suppliers for custom automation projects.
• Program and integrate PLCs, robotics, motion systems, and machine vision solutions.
• Ensure seamless equipment integration with MES and data systems.
• Lead FAT/SAT, equipment validation, and production handover.
• Drive process optimization and standardization across manufacturing lines.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Equipment & Automation Design

Systems Integration

Automation & Vision

Technical Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Data-Driven Problem Solving

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Safety & Quality Focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PLC/HMI programming

Siemens, Allen-Bradley

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. In a period of exciting growth and transformation, we are seeking a Principal Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to help revolutionize the way we manufacture. This high-impact role is ideal for an innovative engineering leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is energized by bringing new products and new processes to life. You will lead projects from concept through deployment, driving ideation, process development, equipment selection, and implementation while identifying significant manufacturing efficiency gains through improved processes, tooling, and automation. Working cross-functionally across engineering, operations, and product teams, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of our manufacturing capabilities, delivering scalable solutions that improve quality, productivity, and operational performance. Candidates with a passion for continuous improvement, advanced technologies, and operational excellence are highly encouraged to apply. This role will report to Senior Manager, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and based in Newark, DE. This is a fully on-site, in office role 5 days a week.

Role and Responsibilities

Identify opportunities for process, quality and safety improvements and automation opportunities. Lead and own solution development and implementation. Partner with integrators to design and deploy automated manufacturing and assembly equipment. Develop specifications, review designs, and manage suppliers for custom automation projects. Program and integrate PLCs, robotics, motion systems, and machine vision solutions. Ensure seamless equipment integration with MES and data systems. Lead FAT/SAT, equipment validation, and production handover. Drive process optimization and standardization across manufacturing lines. Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements.

Key Competencies

• Equipment & Automation Design
• Systems Integration
• Innovation in Automation & Vision
• Technical Leadership
• Continuous Improvement
• Lean Manufacturing
• Data-Driven Problem Solving
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Safety & Quality Focus

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 7+ years’ experience in equipment design and manufacturing automation in a lean environment.
• Proficiency in 3D design (SolidWorks or equivalent) and preferably PLC/HMI programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, etc.).
• Demonstrated track record of delivering measurable design for manufacturing (DFM) improvements that enhanced product quality, manufacturability and cost efficiency.
• Proven experience partnering with integrators to complete automation projects from ideation to machine design, execution, commissioning, and production release.
• Extensive experience with robotics, motion control, pneumatics, and machine vision systems.
• Ability to develop specifications, review designs, and manage suppliers for custom automation projects.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
• Highly motivated self-starter and ability to motivate and lead teams.
• Excellent collaboration and communication with cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to lead technical projects and manage vendor interactions.

Benefits

• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with a large employer contribution
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Generous Mental Health Support services
• Legal services
• Virtual Physical Therapy access
• Fertility & Family Forming benefits

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.

#BEI2024 Salary Ranges: $127,900.00 - $184,100.00

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.