Sr. Staff Engineer, Cell Development

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At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream—we’re making it reality.

For over two decades, we’ve been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what’s possible by delivering energy abundance for all.

With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled “time-to-power” capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm.

At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation. We believe that, together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century.

We are looking for a
** Sr. Staff Engineer, Cell Development
** to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies.  This role will be based in
** Sunnyvale, CA
**** This is a fully on-site, in office role.
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* Role and Responsibilities:

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* • Work within the stack engineering team to develop new SOFC (solid oxide fuel cell) materials and components, and lead the implementation of new technologies in production  
• Draw on extensive expertise in electrochemistry and high temperature materials to identify promising materials, define functional requirements, establish and execute characterization studies on the component and stack level, and evaluate performance and degradation against established metrics  
• Develop new materials and processes for solid oxide fuel cell electrodes, electrolytes, seals, and coatings  
• Evaluate new inks, powders, and processing methods. Establish new component-level testing, test equipment, and testing protocols as appropriate to study performance, robustness, and degradation mechanisms. Prepare and test fuel cell components and stacks  
• Plan and conduct DOEs of fuel cells and stacks, analyze data, and communicate the results to the technical team  
• Work with cross-functional teams to define component specifications. Work with raw material and component suppliers to meet technical requirements, and execute continuous improvement plans for performance, cost, yield, and reliability  
• Apply statistical techniques to analyze production and/or field data to learn about product performance, reliability, and yield  
• Conduct cross-functional FMEA reviews (failure mode and effects analysis) to quantify risks of new technologies and processes, identify risk mitigations, and lead risks to closure    
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* Skills and Experience:

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* • PhD degree in Materials Science & Engineering, chemical engineering, inorganic chemistry, or related areas.  
• 0-3 yrs post-graduate experience in developing and characterizing SOFC materials  
• Very strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills  
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively within cross-functional teams, in a fluid and fast-paced environment  
• Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail  
• Proven ability to successfully manage multiple projects and meet deliverable deadlines amidst changing requirements, deadlines, and priorities  
• Strong self-starter and team player, with a “can-do” attitude. Highly resourceful, and a “big picture” thinker  
• Experience with design of experiments (DOE) and software such as JMP and/or Minitab a plus
** About Bloom Energy:
** Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We…