Process Development Engineering Intern

101 Bloom Energy; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloom Energy Corporation is seeking an Intern for the New Product Introduction (NPI) Stack Team to advance process development for stack designs and high-volume manufacturing. You will collaborate with Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Reliability and Supply Chain to scale current processes and enable innovative solutions for large factories.

The role emphasizes hands-on experimentation, DOE-based data analysis and cross-functional teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Currently a student earning a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical or Materials Science Engineering or a related discipline.
• Must be graduating between Spring 2027 and August 2028.
• Demonstrated ability to perform careful experimentation and data analysis in a lab setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct first of the kind experiments for testing new processes and support prototype builds.
• Implement DOEs and support data collection and analysis to help establish process windows, create specifications, enhance manufacturability, improve yield and qualify suppliers.
• Develop and execute test plans to qualify new processes, inspection and measurement systems and present data and results to Technical teams.
• Work with manager or other engineers on team to conduct Root-cause analysis, troubleshoot yield and/or process excursions and provide failure analysis support.
• Create work instructions and other associated process documentation to facilitate process transfers to Manufacturing

Skills

Strong communication

Lab experience

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical or Materials Science Engineering

Must be graduating Spring 2027 to August 2028

Job description

Company Overview

Company Overview 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 a 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. 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.

Department Overview

New Product Introduction (NPI) Stack Team works on advanced process development for new stack and stack component designs, new materials and innovative high volume manufacturing methods for our factories of the future. Process scale up and transfer to high volume manufacturing is our team’s core expertise. Our work is highly collaborative in nature where we partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Reliability and Supply Chain Teams. Intern Project Interns will have a primary project during the summer internship and may work on additional projects. While the project could change by the time of the internship, we anticipate that the main project will involve the following: Work closely with Operations and Manufacturing teams to understand the constraints to scaling current stack manufacturing processes and support development of novel and innovative solutions that can scale to large, multi-GW factories. The project will contribute to our Manufacturing innovation by enabling significant improvements in cycle times, throughput, yield and process efficiency.

Position Responsibilities

• Conduct first of the kind experiments for testing new processes and support prototype builds.
• Implement DOEs and support data collection and analysis to help establish process windows, create specifications, enhance manufacturability, improve yield and qualify suppliers.
• Develop and execute test plans to qualify new processes, inspection and measurement systems and present data and results to Technical teams.
• Work with manager or other engineers on team to conduct Root-cause analysis, troubleshoot yield and/or process excursions and provide failure analysis support.
• Create work instructions and other associated process documentation to facilitate process transfers to Manufacturing

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently a student earning a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical or Materials Science Engineering or a related discipline
• Must be graduating between Spring 2027 and August 2028

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree student
• Strong communication skills to work effectively within teams, and/or independently in a fast-paced environment
• Prior experience working in a Lab environment performing careful experimentation, data analysis, troubleshooting and root cause analysis is highly desirable.

Visa Sponsorship

Bloom Energy is unable to provide VISA sponsorship to interns or new grad hires on an F-1, J-1 or other visa for this position, regardless of CPT or OPT status.

EOE Statement

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 accommodation, 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.

Salary Statement with pay range

• Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.
• The total compensation for this position is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.
• The pay range for this position is $36-50 per hour.
• Salary Ranges: $45.75 - $50.00