Senior Mechanical Design Engineer — Prototyping & CAD

NextGenEnergyJobs; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloom Energy is seeking a Mechanical/Industrial Engineer in San Jose to prototype designs, test components, and manage SolidWorks CAD models, drawings, assemblies, and BOMs. You will work with suppliers and internal teams to drive manufacturability improvements and iterate ECN processes with agility.

The role requires 4–7 years of related experience, strong CAD skills, and the ability to travel overseas up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• 4-7 years of related professional experience.
• Solid understanding of engineering principles.
• Excellent SolidWorks CAD and drafting knowledge.
• Experience with revision control using a CAD vault tool.
• Experience with ECN process (Agile).
• Ability to travel overseas up to 20%.
• Able to perform essential job functions with reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Prototype new designs requiring welding, machining, and other manufacturing methods.
• Design and test components and fixtures.
• Create and manage SolidWorks CAD models, drawings, assemblies, BOM management, ECNs, and work instructions.
• Manage top level assemblies in a PDM system environment and communicate to supplier.
• Communicates effectively with cross functional teams and within group.
• Utilize engineering knowledge to provide solutions to challenging design problems to suppliers and engineering.
• Drive process development and improvement to manufacturability and incorporate lessons learned.
• Address capacity and design for manufacturing issues with suppliers and engineers.

Skills

SolidWorks CAD

Drafting & drawings

PDM / CAD vault

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD Vault

PDM system

Agile ECN

Job description

Bloom Energy is seeking a Mechanical/Industrial Engineer in San Jose to prototype designs, test components, and manage SolidWorks CAD models, drawings, assemblies, and BOMs. You will work with suppliers and internal teams to drive manufacturability improvements and iterate ECN processes with agility.

The role requires 4–7 years of related experience, strong CAD skills, and the ability to travel overseas up to 20%.