Bloom Energy · 5 months ago
Staff Engineer, Manufacturing
Newark, Delaware
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$94K/yr - $134K/yr
5+ years expBloom Energy is at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions for clean and reliable energy. They are seeking a Staff Manufacturing Engineer with expertise in industrial automation to lead the transformation of production lines into automated factories, overseeing the full lifecycle of automation projects and ensuring scalability and efficiency.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the technical authority for automation architecture, controls integration, and vendor selection/management, driving the deployment of scalable, cost-effective, and reliable automation solutions
Develop and execute a multi-phase automation roadmap aligned with business goals (manual to semi-automated/full automation)
Own the full lifecycle of automation projects through RFQ, Design Review, FAT/SAT, Commissioning and Handover
Engineer, develop, budget and deliver sections of a pilot platform that demonstrates clear scalability in a matrix format as needed. Prepare all the documentation needed for a smooth and fast high-volume roll-out of the integrated manufacturing solution
Use broad advanced automation experience to identify and evaluate Proof of Concepts that deliver our process requirements meeting the UPH, capex and throughput per sqft requirements as set forward by the management
Play a key role in the industrialization of mature Bloom Energy process nodes, enabling their integration into a scalable, highly automated, and Industry 4.0-compliant manufacturing ecosystem
Participate in the design of an integrated smart manufacturing data collection and processing platform to drastically reduce our dependency on direct and indirect labor
Lead the debugging of the pilot line till it meets the yield, cost and throughput requirements. Prepare all the documentation needed for a smooth and fast high-volume roll-out of the integrated manufacturing solution
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation or a related field required; master's degree preferred
Over 5 years in deploying turnkey automation in discrete manufacturing environments
Experience implementing vision-guided robotics using Cognex Insight, Keyence CV-X/NX, or FANUC iRVision for defect detection applications
Proven proficiency in leading technical discussions with automation vendors and system integrators (Jendamark, ATS Automation, JR Automation, Genesis Systems, Bosch Rexroth, Omron, Beckhoff)
Familiarity with IIoT sensors, edge devices, and data acquisition systems (e.g., Kepware, OSIsoft PI, Siemens MindSphere)
Led multiple projects involving integrating metrology and data collection in fully automated production lines. Knowledgeable on Industry 4.0 ready software architectures and solutions
Experience with greenfield and brownfield automation projects
Preferred
Must be able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas
Benefits
Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with a large employer contribution
401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
Generous Mental Health Support services
Legal services
Virtual Physical Therapy access
Fertility & Family Forming benefits
Company
Bloom Energy
Bloom Energy offers on-site power generation systems that can use a wide variety of inputs to generate electricity.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.37BKey Investors
Wells FargoE.ONApex Venture Partners
2025-12-19Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2025-10-30Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2025-07-10Post Ipo Equity· $27.75M
Leadership Team
Dan Middleton
Senior Vice President, Americas
Shawn Soderberg
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
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