Principal Structural Analysis Engineer

At Bloom Energy our vision for a world powered by clean reliable and affordable energy is more than just a dreamweremaking it reality.

For over two decadeswevebeen 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 oxideelectrolyzer(SOEC) technologies are redefiningwhatspossible 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. Ourcutting-edgesolutions enable unparalleled time-to-power capabilities reliability and sustainability ensuring our customersremainahead 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 Structural Analysis Engineerto join our team in one of todays most exciting role willreporttoSr. Principal Engr Structural analysis and based inSan JoseCA.This is a fully on-site in officerole5 days a week.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Provide structural analysis and evaluation to solve challenging design problems related to high temperature application products at component and assembly levels
• Develop 2-D/3-D models for structural behavior utilizing FEA structural analysis codes along with hand calculations based on first principles for design improvement and reliability
• Validation of modeling and simulation results with testing and field data
• Perform sanity checks for the FEA results to take design decisions
• Identify possible failure modes and mechanisms and propose design changes to address the same
• Interface with cross functional team create reports and present modeling results on a regular basis

Skills and Experience:

• Masters/PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering with background in Finite Element Analysis
• 5 years of extensive experience in stress analysis & meshing packages expert level knowledge in Abaqus and Hypermesh FEA tools
• Strong understanding of the fundamentals of strength of materials
• Experience in performing finite element structural analysis using materials with non-linear stress/strain relationships hyper-elastic materials isotropic/orthotropic/anisotropic materials and springs
• Skills in handling complex 3-D geometry grid generation contact convergence and post-processing
• High temperature component modeling experience is a plus
• Understanding of experimental methods and testing is highly desirable
• Strong drive to learn new application areas and capable of modeling complex simulations and multi-disciplinary systems
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Exceptional analytical skills and attention to details
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of are committed to compliance with all applicable lawsprovidingequal employment qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to race sex color religion national origin protected veteran status oron the basis ofdisability. 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.

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 companymatch generousMental Health Support services Legal services virtual Physical Therapy access and Fertility & Family Forming benefits.

Bloom Energy is committed to fair andequitablecompensation total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based onvarious factorsincluding but not limited to relevant skills and experience.