Sr. Staff Engineer, Mechanical Design

101 Bloom Energy; United States; On-site; USD 151,700 - 218,300; Full time

Job summary

101 Bloom Energy is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer for Mechanical Design based in San Jose, CA. This fully on-site role involves leading the design and development of advanced systems for the company’s innovative products. Responsibilities include prototyping new designs, managing SolidWorks CAD models, and driving process improvements.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, 4-7 years of experience, and exceptional communication skills. Competitive salary range is $151,700 – $218,300 with standard company benefits.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of professional experience in a related role.
• Solid understanding of engineering principles.
• Ability to travel overseas (up to 20%).

Responsibilities

• Prototype new designs requiring welding and machining.
• Design and test components and fixtures.
• Create and manage SolidWorks CAD models and drawings.
• Manage top-level assemblies and communicate to suppliers.
• Drive process development and improve manufacturability.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering principles

SolidWorks CAD expertise

Communication skills

Manufacturing methods knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD vault tool

Job description

Position

Senior Staff Engineer, Mechanical Design

Location & Work Model

Based in San Jose, CA. Fully on-site, in office role 5 days a week.

Role Overview

Own the end-to-end design and development of advanced systems for Bloom Energy’s current and next-generation products.

Role and 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 suppliers.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and within the group.
• Utilize engineering knowledge to provide solutions to challenging design problems for 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 and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• 4-7 years of professional experience in a related role.
• Highly motivated and a self-starter.
• Solid understanding of engineering principles.
• Excellent SolidWorks CAD & drafting knowledge.
• Experience with revision control with a CAD vault tool.
• Experience with ECN process (Agile).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to travel overseas (up to 20%).

Travel

Ability to travel overseas (up to 20%).

Benefits & Compensation

Salary range: $151,700.00 – $218,300.00. Includes standard company benefits and is based on relevant skills and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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 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.