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Bloom Energy · 1 day ago

Materials Science Development Intern

San Jose, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$36/hr - $61/hr

Bloom Energy is a leader in clean energy solutions, focusing on solid oxide fuel cell and electrolyzer technologies. The Materials Science Development Intern will contribute to the development of new materials and components, conduct analyses to understand degradation mechanisms, and communicate findings to diverse audiences.

CleanTechEnergyFuel CellOil and GasWind Energy

No H1B

Responsibilities

Introduce and develop new solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) materials and components such as electrodes, electrolytes, seals, and coatings with superior performance or degradation characteristics

Conduct failure analysis and/or root cause analysis (RCA) activities to advance learnings of degradation mechanisms in fuel cell & stack materials; use learnings to motivate material or design changes

Use expertise in electrochemistry and/or high temperature materials to identify promising materials, define functional requirements, and establish and perform characterization studies on the component and stack level

Evaluate performance and degradation of new materials against established metrics

Explore new characterization methods and/or develop new component-level testing to advance technical learning and improve product quality

Communicate findings to technical and/or non-technical audiences

Qualification

Materials ScienceElectrochemistryHigh Temperature MaterialsFailure AnalysisCharacterization StudiesAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Currently enrolled in a BS, MS, or PhD degree in Materials Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field

Must be graduating between spring 2026 and summer 2027

Preferred

Hands-on experience in an engineering testing or materials research laboratory environment required; exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail

Experience in the design, synthesis, processing, and/or evaluation of functional materials for high temperature applications or electrochemical devices; experience specifically with developing and characterizing materials for solid oxide fuel cells is a plus

Experience investigating or background knowledge of long-term degradation mechanisms in SOFCs, etc. is a plus

Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to confidently present technical information to technical and non-technical audiences

Proven ability to work independently, self-start, work with cross-functional teams and drive results. “Can-do” attitude