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.

Department Overview

New Product Introduction (NPI) Stack Team works on advanced process development for new stack and stack component designs, new materials and innovative high volume manufacturing methods for our factories of the future. Process scale up and transfer to high volume manufacturing is our team’s core expertise. Our work is highly collaborative in nature where we partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Reliability and Supply Chain Teams.

We are looking for a Sr. Staff Process Development Engineer, NPI to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies. This role will report to Director, Development Engineer and is based in San Jose, CA. This is a fully on-site, in office role 5 days a week.

Location: This position will be based in San Jose, CA and require significant presence at our site Fremont, CA

Position Responsibilities

• Design and develop new process paradigms for improved fuel cell stack performance and reliability, high volume manufacturability and lower product cost.
• Perform process mapping and optimization through DOEs, create specifications, improve yield and qualify new vendors. Perform failure analysis and follow through materials characterization to support process development.
• Work closely with cross-functional engineering team consisting of equipment, mechanical, controls and manufacturing engineers to develop new production equipment and scale up processes.
• Develop, optimize and scale up novel electrode ink formulations and screen-printing processes.
• Create PFMEAs, work instructions and other associated process documentation to facilitate process transfers to Manufacturing.
• Work with partners in Engineering, Quality and Ops to conduct 8D investigations, resolve yield issues and drive change control to implement process improvements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree in Chemical, Materials Science Engineering or a related discipline.
• 6-10 years working in Process and/or Product Development.
• Proficiency in DOE, statistical analysis, process control using JMP or other software
• Strong communication skills to work effectively within teams, and/or independently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong level of ownership, accountability and drive for exceeding expectations
• Demonstrated experience in process development and/or process transfer to high volume manufacturing

Desired Qualifications

• Prior experience in formulating inks and safe handling of chemicals and materials.
• Ability to manage time well on multiple projects.

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:

$147,600.00 - $212,400.00