Principal Controls Engineer

Bloom Energy•San Jose, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Bloom Energy, we are seeking a Principal Controls Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of cutting-edge energy technologies. This role will focus on owning the controls architecture and technical direction for major product programs, developing control algorithms, sequencing logic, diagnostics, and fault-handling strategies. The position involves defining system requirements, leading integration and validation activities, driving root-cause analysis for field issues, and analyzing operational data to enhance performance and reliability. The ideal candidate will also identify technical risks, mentor engineers, establish best practices, and collaborate across various teams throughout the product lifecycle.

Requirements

BS/MS/PhD in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, Computer Engineering, or related field.
8+ years of controls engineering experience in complex industrial, power, automotive, aerospace, or automation systems.
Strong understanding of control theory, system dynamics, and embedded control systems.
Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and model-based development.
Experience with real-time software, system integration, and validation.
Demonstrated technical leadership on large, cross-functional programs.

Nice To Haves

Experience with distributed energy, power generation, microgrids, or industrial automation.
Knowledge of diagnostics, condition monitoring, and data-driven control strategies.
Experience supporting products from concept through field deployment.
Familiarity with AI/ML-enabled diagnostics and advanced automation technologies.

Responsibilities

Own controls architecture and technical direction for major product programs.
Develop control algorithms, sequencing logic, diagnostics, and fault-handling strategies.
Define system requirements and interfaces across software, electrical, mechanical, and systems teams.
Lead integration, commissioning, and product validation activities.
Drive root-cause analysis and resolution of complex field and product issues.
Analyze operational data to improve performance, reliability, and maintainability.
Identify technical risks and develop mitigation plans.
Mentor engineers and establish controls engineering best practices.
Support product roadmap planning and key technical decisions.
Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, service, and program management teams throughout the product lifecycle.