Staff Equipment Engineer, Mechanical

Bloom Energy; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloom Energy is seeking a full-time Staff Equipment Engineer located in Fremont, California. The role involves supporting equipment across various manufacturing lines and diagnosing repair needs for manufacturing equipment. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and have over 6 years of relevant experience.

Key responsibilities include commissioning new automated equipment, overseeing installation projects, and developing equipment specifications, ensuring a focus on efficiency, safety, and quality in operations.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience as a Manufacturing or Equipment Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in equipment requirement development and specification writing.
• Knowledge of ergonomic and machine safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Support equipment across multiple manufacturing lines.
• Diagnose and repair manufacturing equipment.
• Commission new automated equipment and ensure proper functionality.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Equipment Engineering

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MS Office suite

Job description

Staff Equipment Engineer, Mechanical — Fremont, CA(Full‑time, on‑site, 5 days a week)

Responsibilities

• Support equipment across multiple manufacturing lines with varying complexity.
• Diagnose and repair manufacturing equipment, including automated systems.
• Commission new automated equipment and ensure all devices function as designed.
• Install, commission, and support vision systems for tracking and quality inspections.
• Perform engineering tasks in mechanical, electrical, and structural systems for testing, material handling, welding, and machining equipment.
• Oversee equipment installation and start‑up/implementation projects.
• Develop equipment specifications and documents for manufacturing assembly, testing, and material handling processes.
• Manage project timelines, financial planning, and prepare comprehensive status reports for leadership.
• Collaborate with vendors, facility engineers, manufacturing engineers, and production teams to manage project implementation.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, reduce costs, increase efficiency, and enhance quality.
• Prepare or approve system as‑built drawings.
• Work flexible hours, including off‑shift and weekend shifts, as required by business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 6+ years of experience as a Manufacturing or Equipment Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in equipment requirement development and specification writing.
• Knowledge of ergonomic and machine safety standards.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and MS Office suite.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand/walk for 8‑10 hours per shift.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 25 lbs.
• Use hands and fingers to operate machinery controls and computers.
• Visual acuity sufficient for product inspection and reading digital/printed 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 (e.g., safety glasses, safety‑toed boots).

Equal Opportunity Employment

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, disability, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities, consistent with applicable laws, unless undue hardship would result.