Senior Staff Field Quality Engineer

Bloom Energy; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 134,500 - 193,500; Full time

Job summary

Bloom Energy seeks a Sr. Staff Field Quality Engineer to enhance project quality and compliance in San Jose, CA. Responsibilities include auditing and supporting site construction, resolving project deficiencies, and conducting safety audits. Candidates should possess a BS in Engineering or equivalent experience, with strong skills in communication and problem-solving.

The role offers a salary range of $134,500.00 to $193,500.00. Join Bloom Energy in our commitment to quality and safety in power systems.

Qualifications

• BS in relevant field or 10 years of work experience; MS desirable.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with complex power systems.
• Proficient in communicating designs and standards.

Responsibilities

• Audit site constructions and installations for compliance.
• Document and resolve cross-functional project deficiencies.
• Perform safety and environmental audits throughout stages.

Skills

Field experience in power systems

Understanding of civil and electrical designs

Communication skills

Problem-solving methodology (8D)

MS Suite and Salesforce proficiency

Education

BS in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field

MS degree

Tools

Salesforce

Oracle

Job description

We are looking for a Sr. Staff Field Quality Engineer to join our team. This role will report to the Senior Quality Manager, Installations, and will primarily support customers in the West Coast region. The position may be based at our SanJose, CA location or remotely within the West Coast region.

Responsibilities

• Audit and support site construction and Bloom Energy product installations to design requirements ensuring on-time commencement of operations of a safe and reliable site.
• Gate Bloom Energy and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) partner projects from proceeding to Service product commissioning phase by inspecting site construction and product installations and confirming design intent is met or exceeded.
• Document, track and drive resolution of cross‑functional and external EPC process deficiencies from site design through to commencement of operations.
• Regularly perform safety and environmental audits of sites across all stages of construction, installation and commissioning.
• Establish expectation of 8D problem‑solving methodology with internal and external process owners to ensure that emerging critical quality, safety, reliability and serviceability issues are quickly contained, followed by effective analysis of root cause(s) and implementation of short and long‑term corrective measures.
• Rapid response to Early Life Failures (ELF) in the field for construction, installation and product manufacturing issues utilizing the aforementioned 8D process.
• Support Field Replacement Unit (FRU) exchanges and product upgrade activities at operational sites with Field Service and Operations organizations.
• Focus on continuous improvement, value‑added engineering and cost reduction through observation and collected data of Bloom Energy and EPC performance to key objectives and performance metrics.

Education, Skills and Experience

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or related field, or 10 years relevant work experience; MS desirable.
• Minimum 5 years of field experience constructing, installing and commissioning complex power systems.
• Ability to read, understand and clearly communicate civil and electrical designs and standards to internal and external partners and respective verticals.
• Empowered self‑starter that operates with significant autonomy with proven ability to clearly communicate schedule, top priorities and documents, escalates key emerging issues to internal and external business partners.
• Proven ability to leverage organizational roles and responsibilities to hold process owners accountable for meeting established design and workmanship standards and national and regional code requirements.
• Customer‑facing role requires high level of professionalism and communication skills when responding to site incidents, attending critical milestone activities with customer representatives and communicating Bloom Energy expectations where deficiencies or deviations from contract are identified.
• Solid experience with MS Suite and Salesforce (or similar) required; Oracle experience desirable.
• International project experience desirable.

Salary Ranges: $134,500.00 - $193,500.00

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 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. Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.