Sr. Staff Engineer, Manufacturing
Sr. Staff Engineer, Manufacturing
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At Bloom Energy our vision for a world powered by clean reliable and affordable energy is more than just a dreamwere making it reality.
For over two decades weve 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 whats possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30000 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 Manufacturing - Design for Manufacturability to join our team in one of todays most exciting technologies. This role will report to Senior Manager Manufacturing Engineering and based in Newark DE. This is a fully on-site in office role.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Lead cross-functional Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) initiatives to ensure current and future product designs are optimized for manufacturability cost-efficiency and scalability from concept through production.
- Identify and challenge design constraints by collaborating with Product Design and Quality teams to influence early-stage design decisions.
- Drive design simplification by recommending alternative materials processes and assembly techniques that reduce part count improve yield and lower cost.
- Establish and institutionalize DFM best practices tools and review processes across engineering and product development teams.
- Use data-driven approaches (e.g. DOE SPC FMEA) to quantify the impact of design changes on manufacturing KPIs.
- Play a pivotal role in translating optimized designs into scalable high yield manufacturing processes including process flow design tooling requirements and automation strategies.
- Align R&D Manufacturing Engineering and Operations teams around a unified manufacturing strategy that supports product performance quality and business objectives.
- Play a key role in the industrialization of mature Bloom Energy process nodes enabling their integration into a scalable highly automated and Industry 4.0-compliant manufacturing ecosystem.
Skills and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering Mechatronics or a related field required; Masters degree preferred.
- Over 6 years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment with a strong focus on DFM/DFA implementation leading to scalable cost-effective solutions.
- Strong proficiency in 3D CAD platforms (SolidWorks preferred).
- Extensive experience in mechanical product development with a focus on welded and formed structures including Unishell enclosures designed for high-temperature fuel cell applications.
- Advanced knowledge of high-temperature and corrosion-resistant alloys including Inconel stainless steel and Hastelloy with hands-on experience in forming joining and post-processing techniques.
- Expertise with design and development ofthermal insulation systems including ceramic fiber blankets aerogels vacuum-insulated panels thermal barrier coatings expansion joint design and high-temperature sealing technologies.
- Skilled in advanced welding processes includingGas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) andautomated orbital weldingfor high-integrity joints.
Physical Requirements (optional):
- Must be able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas.
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 based on disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodation 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.
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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Salary Ranges:
$108200.00 - $155800.00Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
