Bloom Energy · 7 hours ago
Principal Process Engineer, NPI
San Jose, California
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$168K/yr - $242K/yr
8+ years expBloom Energy is at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions for clean and reliable energy. They are seeking a Principal Process Development Engineer to design and develop new process paradigms for fuel cell stack performance, manage process transfers to high volume manufacturing, and mentor early to mid-career engineers.
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Responsibilities
Design and develop new process paradigms for improved fuel cell stack performance and reliability, high volume manufacturability and lower product cost
Own and drive process transfers from NPI to High Volume Manufacturing. Lead engineering runs, pilot builds and production trials, process scale up and validation to ensure process and equipment are production ready
Identify process risks and trade-offs early, implement mitigations plans, drive alignment between design intent and manufacturing reality and influence DFM decisions
Perform process mapping and optimization through DOEs, create specifications, improve yield and qualify new vendors. Perform failure analysis and follow through materials characterization to support process development
Create PFMEAs, work instructions and other associated process documentation to facilitate process transfers to Manufacturing
Work with partners in Engineering, Quality and Ops to conduct 8D investigations, resolve yield issues and drive change control to implement process improvements
Guide and mentor early to mid career engineers on the team. Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Product design, Equipment, Manufacturing, Quality, Reliability and Supply Chain for successful process transfers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or a Master's degree in Chemical, Materials Science Engineering or a related discipline
8+ years working in Process and/or Product Development
Proficiency in DOE, statistical analysis, process control using JMP or other software
Strong communication skills to work effectively within teams, and/or independently in a fast-paced environment
Strong level of ownership, accountability and drive for exceeding expectations
Demonstrated experience in process development and/or process transfer to high volume manufacturing
Benefits
Standard company 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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