Sr. Equipment Engineer

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 Sr. Equipment Engineer to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies.  This role will report to Sr. Manager, Manufacturing Engineering and based in Newark, DE. This is a fully on-site, in office role.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Develop equipment specifications for the manufacturing assembly, testing and material handling processes
• Experience with automated Equipment. Specifically:
  • Support equipment with Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Human- Machine Interface (HMI) programming to include motion and servo controls
  • Abilit 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
• Performs engineering work in mechanical, electrical, and structural systems utilized in test, material handling, welding, and machining equipment
• Lead equipment design, installation, and start up/implementation projects
• Design and fabricate tooling assemblies for manufacturing
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and status reports to leadership
• Coordinate project implementation with vendors, facility engineering, manufacturing engineering and production teams
• Identify opportunities to increase safety, reduce costs, increase efficiency, and improve quality
• Preparing capital equipment justifications and request
• Produce, or review and approve system as-built/as-installed drawings
• Some flexibility to work off shifts/weekends depending on business needs

Skills and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Manufacturing or Equipment Engineer with minimum of 3 years of experience
• Tool design and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Functional knowledge of PLC’s, low voltage controls, three phase power distribution, industrial control panels, electronic sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics
• Equipment requirement development and specification writing
• Knowledge of ergonomic and machine safety standards
• AutoCAD/SolidWorks/MS Office suite
• Strong Communication skills (written and public speaking)

Physical Requirements:

• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in required areas (safety glasses, safety-toed boots).
• Ability to stand/walk for up to 4 hours per shift
• Navigate the facility throughout the day
• Occasionally lift/carry up to 15 pounds
• Visual acuity sufficient for product inspection, computer editing and review of digital/printed materials
• Hearing ability to detect alarms and communicate effectively with staff
• Ability to perform essential tasks with or without reasonable accommodation

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.

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.

Salary Ranges:

$80,400.00 - $115,600.00