Principal Equipment Engineer

101 Bloom Energy; United States; On-site; USD 155,800 - 224,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Mental health support services

Legal services

Job summary

101 Bloom Energy is seeking a Principal Equipment Engineer to join our Fremont, CA team. This on-site role will support various manufacturing equipment across multiple production lines, needing an engineering degree and extensive experience in manufacturing environments.

The successful candidate will troubleshoot and enhance manufacturing processes, contribute to equipment development, and be involved in project implementations. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a Manufacturing or Equipment Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with robotics, motion control, pneumatics, and machine vision systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and the Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Support equipment across various manufacturing lines.
• Diagnose and repair manufacturing equipment.
• Participate in commissioning new automated equipment.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering Experience

Robot Programming

Motion Control Systems

AutoCAD Proficiency

Strong Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Principal Equipment Engineer

Bloom Energy is looking for a Principal Equipment Engineer to join our team in Fremont, CA. This fully on‑site role reports to the Equipment Engineering Senior Manager and involves supporting a range of manufacturing equipment across multiple production lines.

Responsibilities

• Support equipment across various manufacturing lines with differing levels of complexity.
• Diagnose and repair manufacturing equipment, including automated equipment.
• Provide support for equipment through PLC and HMI programming, encompassing motion and servo control systems.
• Modify existing control logic to improve safety, performance, or throughput.
• Participate in commissioning of new automated equipment and ensure all devices function as designed.
• Install, commission, and support vision systems for tracking and quality inspections.
• Conduct engineering tasks in mechanical, electrical, and structural systems for testing, material handling, welding, and machining equipment.
• Oversee equipment installation, start‑up, and implementation projects.
• Partner with Advanced Manufacturing Engineers to lead FAT, equipment validation, and production handover.
• Develop equipment specifications and documents for manufacturing assembly, testing, and material handling processes.
• Oversee project timelines, financial planning, and prepare comprehensive status reports for leadership.
• Work with vendors, facility engineers, manufacturing engineers, and production teams to manage project implementation.
• Identify ways to boost safety, cut costs, enhance efficiency, and raise quality.
• Prepare or approve system as‑built drawings.
• Willingly work flexible hours, including off shifts and weekends, as required by business needs.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience as a Manufacturing or Equipment Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with robotics, motion control, pneumatics, and machine vision systems.
• Experience in equipment requirement development and specification writing.
• Knowledge of ergonomic and machine safety standards.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in high‑volume thin ceramics, solar, or battery manufacturing.
• Experience in thermal equipment/process development and high‑volume manufacturing integration.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand or walk for 8–10 hours per shift; occasionally lift or carry up to 25 lbs; use hands and fingers to operate machinery controls and computers; visual acuity sufficient for product inspection and reading digital/printed materials; hearing ability to detect alarms and communicate effectively; perform essential tasks with or without reasonable accommodation; wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans; 401(k) with company match; mental health support services; legal services; virtual physical therapy access; and fertility & family forming benefits.

Salary

$155,800.00 – $224,200.00