Equipment Engineer

Role and Responsibilities

• Support equipment across various manufacturing lines, with differing levels of complexity.
• Diagnose and fix manufacturing equipment.
• Provide support for automated equipment 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.
• Installation, commissioning and support of 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.
• Oversee project timelines, financial planning, and prepare comprehensive status reports for leadership.
• Provide leadership to night‑shift engineering technicians.
• 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.
• Work flexible hours, including off‑shifts and weekends, as required by business needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5–7 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 with AutoCAD, Solid Works and the MS Office suite.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to stand/walk for up to 10–12 hours per shift.
• Occasional lifting or carrying of 25–50 lbs.
• Use hands and fingers to operate machinery controls and computers.
• Visual acuity sufficient for product inspection and reading digital or printed materials.
• Hearing ability to detect alarms and communicate effectively with staff.
• Perform essential tasks with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in required areas (safety glasses, safety‑toed boots).

Bloom Energy is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to compliance with all applicable laws. 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 a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless undue hardship would result.

Benefits include competitive medical, dental, and vision plans with high employer contribution; a 401(k) retirement plan with company match; mental health support services; legal services; virtual physical therapy access; and fertility & family forming benefits. Compensation ranges from $95,100.00 to $, based on skills and experience.