Senior Equipment Engineering Technician

Bloom Energy; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 56,743 - 81,650; Full time

Job summary

Bloom Energy is looking for a Senior Equipment Engineering Technician in Fremont, California. The successful candidate will support equipment across various manufacturing lines, diagnose high-speed automated manufacturing systems, and ensure devices function as designed. A background of over 9 years in a similar manufacturing environment is preferred.

Key qualifications include an associate degree in Engineering Technology or a related field and proficiency with PLCs and AutoCAD. The position offers competitive hourly rates and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in a high-capacity manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Associate degree or technical certification in Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or Industrial Maintenance is required.
• Experience with PLCs, low-voltage controls, and three-phase power distribution.

Responsibilities

• Support equipment across various manufacturing lines.
• Diagnose and fix high-speed automated manufacturing equipment.
• Participate in commissioning of new automated equipment.

Skills

Experience in a high-capacity manufacturing environment

PLC and HMI programming knowledge

Knowledge of automated equipment

Proficient with AutoCAD

Strong communication skills

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Engineering Technology, Mechatronics or Industrial Maintenance

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Senior Equipment Engineering Technician

Role and Responsibilities

• Support equipment across various manufacturing lines, diagnosing and fixing high‑speed automated manufacturing equipment.
• Provide support for 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.
• Oversee equipment installation, startup, and implementation projects.
• Validate new product designs, equipment, and processes with engineering teams.
• Analyze production data to identify ways to boost safety, cut costs, enhance efficiency, and raise quality.
• Drive investigations and root‑cause analysis for quality issues.
• Collect and analyze mechanical and electrical test data with engineering teams.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in a high‑capacity manufacturing environment (preferred).
• Associate degree or technical certification in Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or Industrial Maintenance (required) or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline is preferred but not required.
• Experience with automated equipment.
• Functional knowledge of PLCs, low‑voltage controls, three‑phase power distribution, industrial control panels, electronic sensors, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Experience in equipment requirement development and specification writing.
• Knowledge of ergonomic and machine safety standards.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and MS Office suite.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Good attendance, initiative, responsible follow‑through, and willingness to help.
• Flexibility to work a changing shift or work schedule.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand or walk for up to 8–10 hours per shift.
• Occasional lifting or carrying of up to 25 lbs.
• Use of hands and fingers to operate machinery controls and computers throughout the shift.
• Visual acuity sufficient for product inspection and reading printed or digital materials.
• Hearing ability to detect alarms and communicate effectively with staff.
• Ability to perform essential tasks with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in required areas, such as safety glasses and safety‑toed boots.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. 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 for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified applicants or employees with a disability, unless undue hardship would result.

Salary Range

$41.19 – $59.27 per hour