Bloom Energy
Principal Controls Engineer
San Jose, California · Principal
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About the role
- Define system requirements and interfaces across software, electrical, mechanical, and systems teams.
Responsibilities
- Own controls architecture and technical direction for major product programs.
- Develop control algorithms, sequencing logic, diagnostics, and fault-handling strategies.
- Lead integration, commissioning, and product validation activities.
- Drive root-cause analysis and resolution of complex field and product issues.
- Identify technical risks and develop mitigation plans.
- Support product roadmap planning and key technical decisions.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, service, and program management teams throughout the product lifecycle.
Requirements
- 8+ years of controls engineering experience in complex industrial, power, automotive, aerospace, or automation systems.
- Strong understanding of control theory, system dynamics, and embedded control systems.
- Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and model-based development.
- Experience with real-time software, system integration, and validation.
Nice to have
- Experience with distributed energy, power generation, microgrids, or industrial automation.
- Knowledge of diagnostics, condition monitoring, and data-driven control strategies.
- Experience supporting products from concept through field deployment.
- Familiarity with AI/ML-enabled diagnostics and advanced automation technologies.
- Strong systems thinker with excellent technical judgment.
- Ability to influence without direct authority.
- Comfortable leading through ambiguity and complex technical challenges.
- About Bloom Energy:
Skills
- Director, Controls Engineering and based in San Jose, CA
- For more information visit:
- www.bloomenergy.com.
- Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit.
- Salary Ranges:
- $176,300.00 - $253,700.00
Compensation
- $176k-$254k
Company info
- At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation.
- We are looking for a Principal Controls Engineer to join our team in one of today's most exciting technologies.
- About Bloom Energy: At Bloom Energy, we strive toward a 100% renewable future.
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