Materials Science Development Intern

Bloom Energy • San Jose, CA

32d • $36 - $61 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a 10-week internship starting June 8 or 15 and is fully on-site at the listed office location. Company Overview 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 a 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 We are looking for a Materials Science Development Intern to join our team in one of today's most exciting technologies. The stack engineering team develops new SOFC (solid oxide fuel cell) and SOEC (solid oxide electrolysis cell) materials and components, and leads the implementation of new technologies into production.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a BS, MS, or PhD degree in Materials Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Must be graduating between spring 2026 and summer 2027
• Hands-on experience in an engineering testing or materials research laboratory environment required; exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the design, synthesis, processing, and/or evaluation of functional materials for high temperature applications or electrochemical devices; experience specifically with developing and characterizing materials for solid oxide fuel cells is a plus
• Experience investigating or background knowledge of long-term degradation mechanisms in SOFCs, etc. is a plus
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to confidently present technical information to technical and non-technical audiences
• Proven ability to work independently, self-start, work with cross-functional teams and drive results. "Can-do" attitude.

Responsibilities

• Introduce and develop new solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) materials and components such as electrodes, electrolytes, seals, and coatings with superior performance or degradation characteristics.
• Conduct failure analysis and/or root cause analysis (RCA) activities to advance learnings of degradation mechanisms in fuel cell & stack materials; use learnings to motivate material or design changes
• Use expertise in electrochemistry and/or high temperature materials to identify promising materials, define functional requirements, and establish and perform characterization studies on the component and stack level
• Evaluate performance and degradation of new materials against established metrics
• Explore new characterization methods and/or develop new component-level testing to advance technical learning and improve product quality
• Communicate findings to technical and/or non-technical audiences

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees