Senior Equipment Engineering Technician

Bloom Energy • Fremont, CA

19d • $46 - $67 • Onsite

About The Position

Bloom Energy is seeking a Senior Equipment Engineering Technician to support equipment across manufacturing lines of varying complexity. The role is based in Fremont, California, is fully on-site, and reports to the Equipment Engineering Senior Manager. The position works the swing shift, Monday through Friday, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with flexibility required for changing shifts or work schedules.

The technician diagnoses and repairs high-speed automated manufacturing equipment; supports PLC and HMI programming, including motion and servo control systems; modifies control logic; and participates in commissioning new equipment. The role also supports vision systems, equipment installations and start-up projects, product and process validation, production-data analysis, and investigations into quality issues.

The role requires an associate degree or technical certification in Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or Industrial Maintenance, or equivalent relevant experience. A bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline is preferred. The job involves standing and walking for extended periods, occasional lifting and carrying, operating machinery controls and computers, and wearing required personal protective equipment.

Bloom Energy describes its mission as advancing clean, reliable, and affordable energy through solid oxide fuel cell and electrolyzer technologies. The company offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, a 401(k) plan with company match, mental health support, legal services, virtual physical therapy, and fertility and family-forming benefits.

Requirements

• At least 9 years of experience in a high-capacity manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Associate degree or technical certification in Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or Industrial Maintenance, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience with automated equipment.
• Functional knowledge of PLCs, low-voltage controls, three-phase power distribution, industrial control panels, electronic sensors, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Experience with equipment requirement development and specification writing.
• Knowledge of ergonomic and machine safety standards.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and the MS Office suite.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Good attendance, initiative, responsible follow-through, and willingness to help.
• Flexibility to accommodate changing shifts or work schedules.
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 8–10 hours per shift.
• Ability to occasionally lift or carry up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to operate machinery controls and computers throughout the shift using hands and fingers.
• Visual acuity sufficient for product inspection and reading digital or printed materials.
• Hearing ability to detect alarms and communicate effectively with staff.
• Ability to perform essential tasks with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Wear personal protective equipment in required areas, including safety glasses and safety-toed boots.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• Support equipment across manufacturing lines with varying levels of complexity.
• Diagnose and repair high-speed automated manufacturing equipment.
• Support equipment through PLC and HMI programming, including motion and servo control systems.
• Modify existing control logic to improve safety, performance, or throughput.
• Participate in commissioning new automated equipment and ensure devices function as designed.
• Install, commission, and support vision systems for tracking and quality inspections.
• Oversee equipment installation, start-up, and implementation projects.
• Validate new product designs, equipment, and processes with engineering teams.
• Analyze production data to identify ways to improve safety, reduce costs, enhance efficiency, and raise quality.
• Drive investigations and root cause analysis for quality issues.
• Collect and analyze mechanical and electrical test data with engineering teams.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans with a large employer contribution for eligible employees.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Mental health support services.
• Legal services.
• Virtual physical therapy access.
• Fertility and family-forming benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree