Principal Electrical Engineer, NPI

Bloom Energy


Job Location:

Fremont, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 176300 - 253700
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 Principal Electrical Engineer NPI to join our team in one of todays most exciting technologies. This role will report to Director NPI Engineering and based in Fremont CA. This is a fully on-site in office role 5 days a week.

Role and Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for leading the transition of electrical components PCBAs and electrical systems from the design phase to high-volume manufacturing (HVM).
  • Manage new NPI Project transfers to Bloom Manufacturing and CMs.
  • Drive the end-to-end NPI process from prototype builds (pilot) to mass production (HVM).
  • Act as the primary technical contact between R&D/design teams and contract manufacturers for electrical sub-assemblies.
  • Provide Design for Manufacturability (DfM) and Design for Test (DfT) feedback for PCBAs wiring harnesses motors and battery systems
  • Develop manage and update process PFMEAs for new or modified processes and equipment.
  • Ensure supplier readiness including capacity tooling and BOM (Bill of Materials) management
  • Ability to lead Electrical NPI team.
  • Identify potential design or supply chain dependencies manage risks and create contingency plans to protect project timelines
  • Lead failure analysis process validation (MVP IQ/OQ/PQ) and root cause analysis of failures during the NPI phase.
  • Develop work instructions and document new products/tests product design improvements and process improvements.
  • Develop maintain and track project schedules milestones and deliverables.
  • Generate and release part/assembly drawings and Bill of Materials into PLM system.
  • Train manufacturing personnel on assembly test processes and test equipment.
  • This position will be based in Fremont CA and will involve 20%-25% traveling and reporting to Director of Engineering NPI.

Skills and Experience:

  • 10 years experience in Electrical Engineering or New Product Introduction. The candidate will have worked in oil and gas energy and power pharmaceutical production chemical processing large capital equipment or related industry. Knowledge of fuel cell systems is a plus but is not required
  • Experience in High Voltage equipment Testing and validation.
  • Ability to independently manage projects.
  • Experience in rapid scale up of a new products and or operations
  • Ability to understand troubleshoot and resolve issues with a hands-on approach
  • Excellent hands-on bench/lab skills working with Electrical components.
  • Strong written verbal and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently in a fast paced start up environment
  • BS or MS in Electrical Engineering.
  • Knowledge and Work experience with Switch Gear Fuel Cells process is a plus.
  • Knowledge of Electrical Assemblies is a plus.

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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Salary Ranges:

$176300.00 - $253700.00

Required Experience:

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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 digitizi...

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