Sr. Staff Electrical Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Staff Electrical Engineer to lead the development, integration, and certification of utility-interactive power conversion systems incorporating medium- and large-scale power electronics, grid-forming/grid-following inverters, and low-voltage power distribution equipment. The engineer will serve as the technical bridge between power electronics, switchgear, controls, protection, compliance, product safety, and other cross functional teams.

The role involves the development of inverter-based energy systems operating at 480 Vac with integrated switchboards rated up to 6000 A, supporting grid-parallel, islanded, and microgrid applications. The candidate will be responsible for detailed system design, electrical architecture, protection schemes, and validation plans while ensuring successful certification to UL, IEEE, NEC, and applicable IEC standards.

The ideal candidate possesses strong knowledge of power electronics, power systems, switchboard design, grid interconnection requirements, protection coordination, and certification activities associated with commercial and utility-scale inverter systems.

This role will report toSr. Principal Engineer, Electricaland is based inthe San Jose, CA headquarters site.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Design electrical circuits, components, assemblies, and systems including modeling, component selection, and mechanical layout and packaging
• Design high power electrical systems including inverters, switchgears and other electrical components with thorough calculations and analysis
• Generate detailed requirements specifications for suppliers of electrical components, controllers, and power electronics converters
• Support existing electrical designs by identifying areas for improvement and leading design changes
• Work closely with cross functional teams such as mechanical designers, compliance, NPI, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, installation, and field service groups
• Perform system sizing, power flow analysis, grounding studies, fault-current calculations, and protection coordination
• Laboratory qualification, validation, and compliance testing of electrical components and systems; preparation of test plans and reports
• Lead product detailed designs reviews, FMEAs, technical analysis with cross functional teams
• Support new designs through production ramp and initial field installations
• Occasional field support of deployed systems
• Participate in cross-functional problem-solving activities
• Manage projects and deliverables in a structured NPD process
• Participate in safety training and actively comply with safety policies and practices; maintain a clean and safe workstation

Skills and Experience:

• BSEE with 6-10 years of relevant experience
• Strong experience in designing electrical assemblies including wiring harnesses and panel boards
• Experience selecting and qualifying electrical components such as fuses, breakers, contactors, connectors, cables etc
• Detailed understanding of power electronics converter topologies and operation
• Demonstrated experience of leading system level designs with complex integration of power converters and electrical, mechanical systems
• Excellent understanding of UL1741, NEC, UL891, UL840 standards for product design
• Detailed understanding of serial communications networks (CAN, Modbus, Ethernet, etc)
• Hands-on experience testing and troubleshooting electrical and electronic equipment in a laboratory environment
• Experience programming in Python, LabVIEW, and Vehicle Spy environments
• Experience with analysis tools such as MATLAB Simulink, SKM power tools etc
• Fundamental understanding working on 3D CAD tools such as Solidworks, Edrawings
• Experience drawing cable harnesses in AutoCAD, DraftSight, and/or SolidWorks Electrical preferred
• Willingness to travel for short periods
• Team-oriented problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to plan effectively using different tools; must be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and assignments; ability to maintain confidentiality
• MSEE preferred
• EIT/PE preferred

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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