Principal Systems Engineer

We are looking for a Principal Systems Engineer to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies. This role will report to the Director of Advanced Manufacturing and will be based in Fremont, CA
. This is a fully on-site, in office role 5 days a week. The engineer will design and implement a scalable IT/OT infrastructure, bridging the gaps between machinery control, product traceability, enterprise software, SCADA, and data visualization.

In this role, you will work closely with cross‑functional teams across the company to define and implement a scalable architecture which can efficiently and effectively bridge the gaps between Machinery Control, Product Traceability, Enterprise Software, SCADA, and Data Visualization. This role will contribute to the design, development, and delivery of proprietary equipment, software, and IT/OT infrastructure critical to our company’s success, requiring a proven track record in equipment design, automation, and integration within R&D and manufacturing environments.

• Define a scalable software and control architecture to support our manufacturing
• Write specification for software, control, data acquisition, and all related processing and interfaces
• Define and collaborate to implementation of proper IT/OT infrastructure
• Support the MES, SCADA and other manufacturing supporting software deployments
• Design, development, and delivery of proprietary equipment,
• Support the install, bring up and integration of equipment in the factory.
• Collaborate with remote engineering teams and suppliers.

• BSc or advanced degree in mechatronics, software and control or related engineering field.
• 6+ years of experience in equipment design, automation, and integration for R&D and manufacturing.
• Proven experience in leading equipment development projects.
• Strong understanding of IT/OT networks, MES and Traceability, SCADA, integration into machinery.
• Experience with supplier management and remote team collaboration.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 10-20%.
• Experience with AGVs/AMRs is a plus.
• Experience in high-volume thin ceramics, solar, and battery manufacturing is a plus.

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, 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.

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