Bloom Energy

Staff Equipment Engineer, Controls

Bloom Energy$114K — $165K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 6+ years experience in manufacturing or equipment engineering
  • Knowledge of PLCs, low voltage controls, and three-phase power distribution
  • Experience in equipment requirement development and specification writing
  • Familiarity with ergonomic and machine safety standards
  • Proficient in Autocad, Solidworks, and MS Office
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

  • Support various manufacturing lines and complex equipment
  • Diagnose and repair manufacturing equipment
  • Provide PLC and HMI programming support
  • Modify control logic for safety and performance improvements
  • Participate in commissioning new automated equipment
  • Install and support vision systems for quality inspections
  • Conduct engineering tasks for mechanical and electrical systems
  • Oversee project timelines and financial planning
  • Collaborate with vendors and manufacturing teams for project implementation
  • Drive initiatives to enhance safety, efficiency, and quality

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with large employer contribution
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
  • Generous mental health support services
  • Legal services
  • Virtual physical therapy access
  • Fertility and family forming benefits
Full Job Description
We are looking for a Staff Equipment Engineer, Controls to join our team in one of today's most exciting technologies. This role will report tothe Equipment Engineering Senior Manager and will be based in Fremont CA. This is a fully on-site, in office role, five days a week.

Role and Responsibilities:
  • Support equipment across various manufacturing lines, with differing levels of complexity
  • Skilled in diagnosing and fixing manufacturing equipment
  • Automated Equipment
  • Provide support for equipment through PLC and HMI programming, encompassing motion and servo control systems
  • Ability to modify existing control logic to improve safety, performance or throughput
  • Participate in commissioning of new automated equipment and ensure all devices function as designed
  • Installation, commissioning and support of vision systems for tracking and quality inspections
  • Conducts engineering tasks in mechanical, electrical, and structural systems for testing, material handling, welding, and machining equipment
  • Oversee equipment installation as well as start-up and implementation projects
  • Develop equipment specifications and documents for the manufacturing assembly, testing and material handling processes
  • Oversee project timelines, financial planning, and prepare comprehensive status reports for leadership
  • Work with vendors, facility engineers, manufacturing engineers, and production teams to manage project implementation
  • Find ways to boost safety, cut costs, enhance efficiency, and raise quality
  • Prepare or approve system as-built drawings
  • Willingness to work flexible hours, including off shifts and weekends, as required by business needs


Skills and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
  • Manufacturing or Equipment Engineer with 6+ years experience working in a manufacturing environment
  • Functional knowledge of PLC's, low voltage controls, three phase power distribution, industrial control panels, electronic sensors, pneumatics and hydraulics
  • Equipment requirement development and specification writing
  • Knowledge of ergonomic and machine safety standards
  • Knowledge of Autocad, Solidworks and MS Office suite
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills


Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to stand/walk for up to 8-10 hours per shift
  • Occasionally lift/carry up to 25 lbs
  • Use hands and fingers to operate machinery controls and computers throughout the shift
  • 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 (safety glasses, safety-toed boots)


At Bloom Energy, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our employees and their families. 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.

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:
$114,800.00 - $165,200.00

About Bloom Energy

Bloom Energy is a provider of solid oxide fuel cell technology. The company's fuel cells generate electricity through an electrochemical process without combustion, producing less greenhouse gas emissions than traditional power generation methods. Bloom Energy's fuel cells are used in a variety of applications, including data centers, hospitals, and manufacturing facilities. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
Learn more about Bloom Energy
Size
1,719 employees
Market Cap
$3.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$157.5 million
Founded
2001
5 Year Trend
+36.1%
Revenue
$794.2 million
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