Senior Equipment Engineering Technician

Bloom Energy•Fremont, CA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Bloom Energy is seeking a Senior Equipment Engineering Technician to support manufacturing equipment across production lines of varying complexity. The role is based in Fremont, California, is fully on-site, and reports to the Equipment Engineering Senior Manager. The scheduled swing shift is 2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; flexibility to accommodate changing shifts or work schedules is required. The technician diagnoses, repairs, commissions, and supports high-speed automated manufacturing equipment. Work includes PLC and HMI programming, motion and servo controls, control-logic improvements, vision systems, equipment installations, and start-up projects. The position also works with engineering teams to validate product designs, equipment, and processes; analyze production and test data; and investigate quality issues to identify root causes and opportunities to improve safety, cost, efficiency, throughput, and quality. 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 but not required. The posting prefers nine or more years in a high-capacity manufacturing environment. Physical requirements include standing or walking for up to 8–10 hours per shift, occasionally lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds, using hands and fingers to operate controls and computers, and having sufficient vision and hearing for inspection, reading materials, detecting alarms, and communicating. Required PPE includes safety glasses and safety-toed boots in designated areas. Essential tasks must be performable with or without reasonable accommodation. Bloom Energy describes its mission as advancing clean, reliable, and affordable energy through solid oxide fuel cell and electrolyzer technologies. It states that it is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable laws. The stated salary range is $46.42–$66.80; the posting does not specify the pay period or currency.

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.
Knowledge of equipment requirement development and specification writing.
Knowledge of ergonomic and machine safety standards.
Knowledge of AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Microsoft Office.
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 or 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.
Visual acuity sufficient for product inspection and reading digital or printed materials.
Hearing ability sufficient to detect alarms and communicate effectively with staff.
Ability to perform essential tasks with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must wear required PPE, including safety glasses and safety-toed boots, in designated areas.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

Support equipment across manufacturing lines with differing levels of complexity.
Diagnose and repair high-speed automated manufacturing equipment.
Support automated 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 used 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 increase quality.
Drive investigations and root-cause analysis for quality issues.
Collect and analyze mechanical and electrical test data with engineering teams.