Principal Electrical Engineer, NPI

Bloom Energy; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 176,300 - 253,700; Full time

Job summary

Bloom Energy is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer, NPI to join our Fremont, CA team. You will lead the transition of electrical components to manufacturing, ensuring supplier readiness and managing new NPI project transfers effectively.

With 10+ years of expertise in electrical engineering and strong project management skills, you will drive the NPI process from prototype builds to mass production. The role offers a salary range of $176,300 – $253,700 and requires on-site work with potential travel.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in Electrical Engineering or New Product Introduction.
• Experience in large capital equipment or related industries.
• Knowledge of fuel cell systems is a plus.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Capability to work independently in a fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transition of electrical components from design to manufacturing.
• Drive the NPI process from prototypes to mass production.
• Manage new project transfers to contract manufacturers.
• Act as the technical contact for electrical sub-assemblies.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and deliverables.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

New Product Introduction

High-voltage equipment testing

Hands-on skills with electrical components

Project management

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Bloom Energy is looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer, NPI to join our team. This role will report to Director, NPI, Engineering, and is based in Fremont, CA. The position is fully on-site, requiring five days a week in-office work.

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead the transition of electrical components, PCBAs, and electrical systems from design phase to high-volume manufacturing (HVM).
• Manage new NPI project transfers to Bloom Manufacturing and contract manufacturers.
• Drive the end-to-end NPI process from prototype builds (pilot) to mass production (HVM).
• Act as the primary technical contact between R&D/design teams and contract manufacturers for electrical sub-assemblies.
• Provide Design for Manufacturability (DfM) and Design for Test (DfT) feedback for PCBAs, wiring harnesses, motors, and battery systems.
• Develop, manage, and update process PFMEAs for new or modified processes and equipment.
• Ensure supplier readiness, including capacity, tooling, and BOM management.
• Lead the Electrical NPI team.
• Identify potential design or supply chain dependencies, manage risks, and create contingency plans to protect project timelines.
• Lead failure analysis, process validation (MVP, IQ/OQ/PQ), and root cause analysis of failures during the NPI phase.
• Develop work instructions and document new products/tests, product design improvements, and process improvements.
• Develop, maintain, and track project schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Generate and release part/assembly drawings and Bill of Materials into the PLM system.
• Train manufacturing personnel on assembly, test processes, and test equipment.

Skills and Experience

• 10+ years’ experience in Electrical Engineering or New Product Introduction.
• Experience in oil and gas, energy and power, pharmaceutical production, chemical processing, large capital equipment, or a related industry.
• Knowledge of fuel cell systems is a plus, but not required.
• Experience in high‑voltage equipment testing and validation.
• Ability to independently manage projects.
• Experience in rapid scale‑up of new products or operations.
• Ability to understand, troubleshoot, and resolve issues with a hands‑on approach.
• Excellent hands‑on bench/lab skills working with electrical components.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Capability to work independently in a fast‑paced startup environment.
• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering.
• Knowledge and work experience with switchgear and fuel cell processes is a plus.
• Knowledge of electrical assemblies is a plus.

This position will be based in Fremont, CA and will involve 20%–25% traveling, reporting to the Director of Engineering NPI.

Salary Ranges: $176,300.00 – $253,700.00

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 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.