Advanced Manufacturing Thermal Engineer
About The Position
Bloom Energy is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Thermal Engineer to support the design, development, and deployment of proprietary furnaces and thermal processes. The role requires knowledge of thermal process fundamentals and hands-on experience with high-temperature furnace systems, particularly sintering under controlled thermal, mechanical, and environmental conditions, and integrating these systems into high-volume manufacturing environments. The position is based in Fremont, California, and is fully on-site in the office five days per week. It reports to the Director, Equipment Engineering - Automation and requires willingness to travel up to 20%.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, such as ceramics, sintering, or thermal processes.
- 4–8 years of experience in thermal equipment or process development and high-volume manufacturing integration.
- Good understanding of FEA and CFD result analysis and interpretation.
- Proven track record in leading equipment development and process stabilization projects.
- Experience working with suppliers and remote engineering teams.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Willingness to travel up to 20%.
- Familiarity with process engineering metrics such as Cp and CpK.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in high-volume semiconductor, ceramics, solar, or battery manufacturing.
- Experience with high-temperature furnaces (+900°C).
Responsibilities
- Lead and support the development and launch of proprietary thermal processing equipment.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define process and system specifications.
- Drive Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
- Lead process design efforts to enable efficient equipment development and capacity scaling.
- Oversee equipment build and develop test procedures aligned with relevant codes, standards, and industry best practices.
- Ensure process capability and stability throughout development and implementation phases.
- Coordinate with remote engineering teams and external suppliers.
- Manage project timelines, resources, and reporting.
- Partner with facilities and maintenance teams to install and support equipment in production environments.
Benefits
- Standard company benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
