Senior Failure Analysis Engineer, Power Systems (BOP)

Bloom Energy; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloom Energy in San Jose, CA seeks a Senior Staff Failure Analysis Engineer to lead root-cause investigations on BOP, Hot Box, and server components. This on-site role requires coordinating with field service, quality, reliability, SQE, and design teams to drive rapid, evidence-based corrective actions.

Responsibilities include planning tear-downs, documenting results with photos and measurements, using FRACAS, and developing lessons learned for next-generation products.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of technical work experience.
• Experience with RCCAs, CA and PA to prevent recurrence.
• Knowledge of SPC and DOE/ANOVA.

Responsibilities

• Perform failure analysis of BOP and Hot Box parts; FA-1st and 2nd level.
• Evaluate parts to technical specifications and use cases.
• Collaborate with Field Service, SQE, and Quality for efficient FA.
• Develop statistical data analyses to ensure product quality and reliability.

Skills

Failure analysis methods

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Communication

Education

BS in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial/Materials Science/Physics

MS in one of the listed fields

Tools

MS Office

Databases

DOE/ANOVA

Job description

Bloom Energy in San Jose, CA seeks a Senior Staff Failure Analysis Engineer to lead root-cause investigations on BOP, Hot Box, and server components. This on-site role requires coordinating with field service, quality, reliability, SQE, and design teams to drive rapid, evidence-based corrective actions.

Responsibilities include planning tear-downs, documenting results with photos and measurements, using FRACAS, and developing lessons learned for next-generation products.