Bloom Energy
Equipment Controls Engineer
Fremont, California · Full-time
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The bottom of this range ($95,100) is below the Level I prevailing wage of $96,096. An H-1B cannot be filed below the prevailing wage, so an offer at the floor of this band could not be sponsored as posted.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $117,624 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Industrial Engineers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Industrial Engineers (17-2112) · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Setup, program and test control systems to support Process Development and Manufacturing processes
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability and scalability
- Lead and support commissioning activities with cross-functional teams
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (Process, Mechanical, Electrical and Software) to define new requirements for new R&D equipment, tools, and test fixtures - primarily developed in-house with occasional engagement with external design teams.
- Partner with Operations to support new product introduction (NPI) and high-volume production ramp-up
- Document and transfer automation processes to Operations
- Train team members during new equipment handoff and support release of the new equipment to ensure smooth transition from NPI to Operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Controls Engineering or related discipline
- 0-2 years of experience in industrial automation and system integration
- Experience with Allen Bradley PLC ladder logic programming and ability to pick up new programming languages as needed
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and P&ID diagrams
- Strong Interest in developing, integrating, and commissioning control systems involving SCADA, MES, PLCs, HMIs, motion controls, vision and vision-guided robots
- Good control, electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify root cause and implement permanent solutions
- Good written and verbal communication
- Highly motivated self-starter, capable of organizing and working independently and manage tasks with minimal oversight
Nice to have
- Proficiency in structured text programming experience (preferably Python, C or C++) is a plus
Skills
- This is a full-time, on-site position based in Fremont, CA, requiring presence in the office five days a week.
Compensation
- Salary Ranges:
Benefits
- with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result.
- 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.
Company info
- At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation.
- We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities.
Equal opportunity
- Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit.
- 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.
This listing is sourced directly from Bloom Energy's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.