Staff Engineer, Manufacturing

Bloom Energy

  • Newark, DE
  • $93,500-134,500 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
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 Staff Manufacturing Engineer - Automation with deep expertise in industrial automation to lead the transformation of low-volume, manual production lines into a digitally enabled, semi-automated or fully automated factory. This role will report to Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering and based in Newark, DE. This is a fully on-site, in office role.Role and Responsibilities:
  • Serve as the technical authority for automation architecture, controls integration, and vendor selection/management, driving the deployment of scalable, cost-effective, and reliable automation solutions.
  • Develop and execute a multi-phase automation roadmap aligned with business goals (manual to semi-automated/full automation).
  • Own the full lifecycle of automation projects through RFQ, Design Review, FAT/SAT, Commissioning and Handover.
  • Engineer, develop, budget and deliver sections of a pilot platform that demonstrates clear scalability in a matrix format as needed. Prepare all the documentation needed for a smooth and fast high-volume roll-out of the integrated manufacturing solution.
  • Use broad advanced automation experience to identify and evaluate Proof of Concepts that deliver our process requirements meeting the UPH, capex and throughput per sqft requirements as set forward by the management
  • Play a key role in the industrialization of mature Bloom Energy process nodes, enabling their integration into a scalable, highly automated, and Industry 4.0-compliant manufacturing ecosystem.
  • Participate in the design of an integrated smart manufacturing data collection and processing platform to drastically reduce our dependency on direct and indirect labor
  • Lead the debugging of the pilot line till it meets the yield, cost and throughput requirements. Prepare all the documentation needed for a smooth and fast high-volume roll-out of the integrated manufacturing solution.
Skills and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation or a related field required; master’s degree preferred.
  • Over 5 years in deploying turnkey automation in discrete manufacturing environments
  • Experience implementing vision-guided robotics using Cognex Insight, Keyence CV-X/NX, or FANUC iRVision for defect detection applications.
  • Proven proficiency in leading technical discussions with automation vendors and system integrators (Jendamark, ATS Automation, JR Automation, Genesis Systems, Bosch Rexroth, Omron, Beckhoff).
  • Familiarity with IIoT sensors, edge devices, and data acquisition systems (e.g., Kepware, OSIsoft PI, Siemens MindSphere).
  • Led multiple projects involving integrating metrology and data collection in fully automated production lines. Knowledgeable on Industry 4.0 ready software architectures and solutions.
  • Experience with greenfield and brownfield automation projects.
Physical Requirements (optional):
  • Must be able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas.
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 based on disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodation, 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.At Bloom Energy, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with a large employer contribution, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, generous Mental Health Support services, Legal services, virtual Physical Therapy access, and Fertility & Family Forming benefits.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.#BEI2024Salary Ranges: $93,500.00 - $134,500.00

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