Senior Automation Systems Engineer

Bloom Energy is a leader in clean, reliable, and affordable energy solutions, driving the global energy transition with solid oxide fuel cell and electrolyzer technologies. We are looking for a Senior Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing to join our team in Fremont, CA. This fully on‑site role reports to the Sr. Manager, Advanced Manufacturing and involves design, build, test, and launch of proprietary manufacturing equipment. Role and Responsibilities Assist in the design, build, test, and launch of proprietary Bloom Energy manufacturing equipment. Lead design and supplier management of custom automation systems for Bloom’s manufacturing process. Lead and support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) of Bloom equipment. Collaborate with process and design teams to define equipment specifications. Apply engineering fundamentals to automation and process design. Collaborate with New Product Introduction (NPI) and Product Engineering teams to refine product design and improve manufacturability. Oversee the entire equipment development lifecycle, from concept to manufacturing. Oversee equipment build and test processes. Ensure equipment quality assurance throughout development and implementation. Work with facility and maintenance engineers to install and support equipment in the factory. Minimum Qualifications BSc or advanced degree in mechanical, physics, or related engineering field. 4+ years of experience in equipment design, automation, and integration in high‑volume manufacturing and/or scale up. Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and software systems. Experience with supplier management and remote team collaboration. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to travel internationally up to 15%. Familiar with process engineering fundamentals (Cp, CpK, etc.) and SPC. Working proficiency in SolidWorks. Desired Qualifications Experience in high‑volume solar, back‑end semiconductor, and/or battery manufacturing machine design and process design. Experience with handling thin ceramics. Experience with dispensing and jetting of engineered inks and adhesives. C++ knowledge is a plus. Benefits Our comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes competitive medical, dental, and vision plans with a large employer contribution, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, generous mental health support services, legal services, virtual physical therapy access, and fertility & family forming benefits. Salary Ranges: $98,400.00 - $141,600.00. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bloom Energy