Principal Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

NextGenEnergyJobs; Newark, Northern (DE, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloom Energy is seeking a Principal Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to lead automation projects across manufacturing lines. You will identify opportunities for process, quality, and safety improvements and drive solution development while partnering with integrators to deploy automated equipment.

The role involves programming PLCs, robotics, motion systems, and machine vision, ensuring MES integration and leading equipment validation, FAT/SAT, and production handover.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for process, quality and safety improvements and automation opportunities; lead 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 safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

3D CAD (SolidWorks)

PLC/HMI programming

Robotics & vision systems

Lean manufacturing

Data-driven problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Leadership

Safety & quality focus

Education

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

Tools

SolidWorks

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Job description

Principal Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

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

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.