Staff Mechanical Engineer (Fuel Cell Stack Design Engineer)

Bloom Energy; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in clean energy solutions seeks a Staff Mechanical Engineer (Fuel Cell Stack Design Engineer) in San Jose, CA. This fully on-site role involves innovative design, hands-on experimentation, and collaboration on cutting-edge fuel cell technologies. Ideal candidates will possess advanced degrees and a minimum of 2-5 years of engineering experience.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in constructing mechanical hardware and engineering testing required.
• Exceptional analytical/problem solving skills with attention to detail.
• Experience in high temperature (>500 C) metal alloy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Explore and evaluate new materials and methods to meet cost targets.
• Design and execute hands-on experiments to determine feasibility.
• Collaborate with teams for production qualification and manage suppliers.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Creativity

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or Material Science

Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Material Science

Job description

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Staff Mechanical Engineer (Fuel Cell Stack Design Engineer)

Apply locations San Jose, California time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago time left to apply End Date: September 30, 2025 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition id JR-19611

At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream—we’re making it reality.

For over two decades, we’ve been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what’s possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled “time-to-power” capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm.

At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation. We believe that, together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century.

We are looking for a Staff Mechanical Engineer(Fuel Cell Stack Design Engineer)to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies.

Location: San Jose, CA. This is a fully on-site, in office role.

Role and Responsibilities

• Explore and evaluate new material, manufacturing method, and metrology on critical component to achieve aggressive cost target
• Design and execute hand-on experiments and tests to determine feasibility of different manufacturing method to meet yield and performance requirement
• Technical supplier evaluation/selection and management for development and collaborate with internal production team for mass production readiness
• Work with cross-functional team for critical component production qualification including design, analysis of experiments, specification development and lifecycle management
• Characterize and document engineering issues, and lead problem solving activities

Skills and Experience:

• Ph.D. with minimum 2 years or Master degree with minimum 5 years of industrial engineering experience in Mechanical Engineering, or Material Science (metal alloy) required
• Hands-on experience in constructing mechanical hardware and engineering testing required
• Experience in high temperature (>500 C) metal alloy metal is preferred
• Experience in computer coding for science/engineering purpose is preferred
• Exceptional analytical/problem solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to be creative, versatile, efficient and productive with minimal supervision or guidance
• Strong self-starter and team player with a can-do attitude
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills

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. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.

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Salary Ranges:

$130,400.00 - $187,600.00

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About Us

Bloom Energy's mission is to make clean, reliable energy affordable for everyone in the world. With roots in NASA’s Mars Program, the company’s founder, chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. K.R. Sridhar, developed an innovative fuel cell technology that is shifting the energy paradigm and redefining the electric power market.

The Bloom Energy Server is a distributed electric power solution built for the digital age and capable of delivering highly reliable, uninterrupted, 24x7 constant power that is also clean and sustainable. Bloom’s unique on-site power generation systems are among the most efficient on the planet, providing significantly reduced operating costs and producing dramatically lower greenhouse gas emissions.

By generating power where it is consumed, Bloom Energy offers increased electrical reliability and improved energy security, providing a clear path to energy independence.

Some of the largest companies in the world trust Bloom Energy to provide their businesses with clean, reliable and resilient energy. Bloom’s customers include many Fortune 100 companies and leaders in manufacturing, data centers, healthcare, retail, higher education, utilities, and other industries.

The company, headquartered in San Jose, California, is growing quickly and looking to add to its dynamic team. Stay up to date with Bloom Energy through our social channels.