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 Senior Principal Engineer - Materials to join our team in one of todays most exciting technologies. This role will report to Director Development Engineering and based in San Jose CA

Location: This role will be based in San Jose CA. It is fully on-site in office role.

Role and Responsibilities

• The Sr. Principal Engineer Materials is responsible for identifying innovative improvements to solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) component materials processing and will deliver impactful changes to stack component materials materials processing and manufacturing methods to improve stack manufacturability yield efficiency lifetime and cost
• Reporting to the director of stack engineering as a member of the stack engineering leadership team the ideal candidate possesses world-class expertise in processing and properties of SOFC stack components such as the alloy interconnect (IC); leverages this expertise to drive improvements in thermo-mechanical properties such as coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) and shape stability; determines how critical component properties impact stack manufacturing yield and performance; and identifies breakthrough opportunities for material improvements
• As a key technical leader for the organization the Sr. Principal Engineer Materials interfaces with external technical people from the working level to senior-most technical staff at current and/or developing suppliers; and internally with Bloom engineering quality and manufacturing personnel.
• The candidate has a demonstrated ability to innovate and deliver on complex technical programs with cross-functional interrelated constraints

Skills and Experience:

• Ph.D degree (preferred) with minimum 10 years commercial industry engineering experience or Master of Science degree with minimum 12 years experience in the field of Materials Science & Engineering Metallurgical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field is required
• World-class expertise in thermo-mechanical properties of materials such as CTE and shape evolution at high temperature is required
• Demonstrated ability to work with Big Data sets including high-resolution spatial imagery and to employ novel statistical analysis and data visualization methods to distill original actionable insights is required
• Demonstrated ability to drive changes in a high-volume manufacturing context (tens of millions of components) with 1st- and 2nd-tier suppliers in a global supply chain is required
• Experience in high temperature (>600 C) metal alloys is required
• Hands-on experience in solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) stacks or related electrochemical devices is preferred but not required
• Experience with powder metallurgy (PM) processing is a plus
• Very strong technical leadership skills
• Exceptional analytical/problem solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong self-starter and team player with a can-do attitude
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Occasional travel to domestic and international suppliers is required (up to 4 times per year)

About Bloom Energy:

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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