Principal Mechanical Engineer

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 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.

We are looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies. This role will report to the

Senior Manager, Principal Mechanical Engineer and will be based in San Jose, CA. This is a fully on-site, in office role.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design & develop mechanical system solutions based on engineering principles.
• Utilize project management skills to track projects through all phases of design to production.
• Support design decisions with analysis and calculations, as required.
• Develop DFMEA and PFMEA’s for products and solutions to minimize project risks.
• Participate in peer-to-peer design reviews and provide critical feedback to colleagues.
• Create and manage SolidWorks CAD models, drawings, and assemblies.
• Manage top level assemblies in a PDM system environment.
• Control drawing and model releases through the change control process.
• Communicate with suppliers on a technical basis to ensure a quality product.
• Coordinate with manufacturing operations to develop and implement DFM and cost reduction design actions.
• Ensure all relevant safety objectives and legal requirements are observed for all work completed.
• Ensure resulting design drawings/documents meet all Building, Construction and Mechanical code requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring the design conforms to specifications required for the implementation of Bloom Energy fuel cell systems.

Education, Skills, and Experience:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 7 to 10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with structural steel fabrication and welding is required.
• Experience with machining, process piping, hydraulic/pneumatic systems is desired.
• High level of accountability – proactive and persistent with the skills and disposition to take a project from beginning to end.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter and desire to learn new things.
• An entrepreneurial spirit is essential.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively with multiple project and priorities.
• Professional & collaborative – comfortable working closely with a team.
• Excellent SolidWorks CAD knowledge.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and drafting of mechanical components and sub-assemblies.
• Ability to use engineering analysis tools (FEA, Thermo, CFD, etc.) for design validation.
• Experience working in manufacturing, construction, and/or facility maintenance as it related to mechanical assemblies is desired.
• Must be eligible to work in the US.

Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants, will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee

with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result.

Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.

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Salary Ranges:$151,700.00 - $218,300.00