Principal Advanced Manufacturing Engineer: Automation Leader

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

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.