Principal Engineer - CFD​/Thermal

Principal Engineer - CFD/Thermal to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies. This role will report to Sr. Director, Development Engineering.

Location:

This position will be fully Onsite based in San Jose, CA

• Lead and conduct CFD/Thermal studies for Energy server enclosures and site installations.
• Provide regular guidance on enclosure thermal management for Product development, from concept to production.
• Work in a fast-paced environment, ensure timely guidance with accurate predictions.
• Collaborate with Cross-functional teams including Commercial /Marketing teams for feasibility study.
• Report and present results/recommendations across diverse groups within Bloom, and customers, as needed.
• Provide guidance on flow/thermal tests, field data collection for validation and performance characterization.
• Expand CFD capabilities with new model developments and model improvements.

• MS or PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace engineering.
• Deep understanding of the fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer and CFD.
• 8+ years of industry experience utilizing CFD in Thermal management, in Electronics/Data center cooling.
• Highly skilled in one of the CFD tools: ANSYS Icepak (preferred)/Fluent/Flotherm.
• Be creative in utilizing CFD for quick and accurate predictions as well as conduct hand calculation from first principles.
• Be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring accurate and timely deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance to junior members in the team.
• Self-starter, quick learner, able to work in a dynamic environment.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

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, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result.

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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