Equipment Engineer

Staff Equipment Engineer

This role reports to the Equipment Engineering Senior Manager and is based in Fremont, CA. The position is fully on‑site and requires occasional flexible hours, including off shifts and weekends, as needed by business needs.

• Support equipment across various manufacturing lines, with differing levels of complexity.
• Diagnose and fix manufacturing equipment.
• Provide automated equipment support through PLC and HMI programming, encompassing motion and servo control systems.
• Modify existing control logic to improve safety, performance, or throughput.
• Participate in commissioning of new automated equipment and ensure all devices function as designed.
• Install, commission, and support vision systems for tracking and quality inspections.
• Conduct engineering tasks in mechanical, electrical, and structural systems for testing, material handling, welding, and machining equipment.
• Oversee equipment installation as well as start‑up and implementation projects.
• Develop equipment specifications and documents for the manufacturing assembly, testing, and material handling processes.
• Manage project timelines, financial planning, and prepare comprehensive status reports for leadership.
• Work with vendors, facility engineers, manufacturing engineers, and production teams to manage project implementation.
• Find ways to boost safety, cut costs, enhance efficiency, and raise quality.
• Prepare or approve system as‑built drawings.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 6+ years of experience as a Manufacturing or Equipment Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Functional knowledge of PLCs, low voltage controls, three‑phase power distribution, industrial control panels, electronic sensors, pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Experience in equipment requirement development and specification writing.
• Knowledge of ergonomic and machine safety standards.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Solid Works, and MS Office suite.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to stand/walk for up to 8–10 hours per shift.
• Occasionally lift/carry up to 25 lbs.
• Use hands and fingers to operate machinery controls and computers throughout the shift.
• Visual acuity sufficient for product inspection and reading digital/printed materials.
• Hearing ability to detect alarms and communicate effectively with staff.
• Ability to perform essential tasks with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in required areas (safety glasses, safety‑toed boots).

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 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.

Salary Range: $ – $. This position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including relevant skills and experience.