Sr. Principal Process Modeling Engineer
Bloom Energy
Company Overview
Bloom Energy Corporation
San Jose, CA, United States
2001
Approximately 1,400 employees globally (source: salestools.io). Market capitalization of $4.31 billion as of recent reports (source: cbinsights.com).
What They Do
Bloom Energy specializes in solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) systems that facilitate distributed on-site power generation and hydrogen production. Their technology converts fuels such as natural gas, biogas, or hydrogen into electricity through an electrochemical process, eliminating combustion and enhancing efficiency (source: moomoo.com). The flagship product, the Bloom Energy Server, is a modular unit capable of delivering 100 kilowatts (kW) of power, designed to be scalable by stacking multiple units to meet larger energy demands, such as powering 100 average U.S. homes (source: bloomenergy.com). Additional products include the Bloom Electrolyzer for hydrogen production, alongside services like long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) and maintenance contracts (source: investing.com). Their target markets encompass utilities, data centers, agriculture, retail, healthcare, and education, with a sales strategy that includes both direct and indirect channels (source: vizologi.com).
Projects & Track Record
Since its first commercial installation in July 2008, Bloom Energy Servers have produced over 11 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity, enough to power 1,000 U.S. homes for a year (source: bloomenergy.com). Notable projects include installations at eBay Inc. headquarters, which were unveiled in 2010 with prominent figures such as California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and General Colin Powell in attendance (source: bloomenergy.com). The company has secured significant contracts, including a partnership with AEP Ohio for up to 1 gigawatt (GW) of SOFCs for data centers, starting with an initial order of 100 megawatts (MW) and plans for expansion by 2025 (source: cbinsights.com). Bloom Energy's geographic presence is primarily in the U.S., with ongoing international expansion supported by its San Jose headquarters, which serves as the global operations hub (source: salestools.io).
Recent Developments
In the past two years, Bloom Energy received PUCO approval on June 1, 2025, allowing AEP Ohio to deploy SOFC units at AWS and Cologix data centers, leveraging their previous agreement for 1GW of SOFCs (source: cbinsights.com). The company has also strengthened its board with the addition of members such as Cynthia J. Warner in 2023, Barbara J. Burger and Gary S. Pinkus in 2024, and Jim Hagemann Snabe in 2025, enhancing governance and strategic oversight (source: investing.com). While no specific acquisitions or mergers have been reported post-IPO, the ongoing influence of their technology milestones, such as the launch of the Bloom Energy Server in 2010, continues to shape their contract landscape (source: bloomenergy.com).
Working There
Bloom Energy offers a variety of roles across engineering, product management, sales, marketing, and operations, with a significant presence at their San Jose headquarters (source: salestools.io). The company culture is centered around innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, providing flexible workspaces, wellness rooms, and professional growth opportunities to attract and retain top talent (source: salestools.io). While specific benefits packages were not detailed, the emphasis on employee well-being and a supportive work environment is a key aspect of their organizational ethos (source: salestools.io).
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Role and Responsibilities
- Lead development of system models and process modeling studies for Bloom products.
- Collaborate with Engineering teams for product development, from concept to production.
- Work with Marketing and Sales for product feasibility, product definition/development.
- Utilize system model in defining/adapting P & ID diagrams and component requirements.
- Identify product performance improvement via process modeling or general process engineering and optimize design as well as operating criteria.
- Provide guidance on process modeling to the team.
- Interface with outside consultants/agencies for partnership for product/site needs.
- Drive engineering tests for system performance validation and characterization.
- Provide updates on system modeling results to cross functional teams on a regular basis.
Skills and Experience
- MS or PhD in Chemical engineering with deep understanding of process engineering.
- 10+ years of industry experience in process modeling in product development.
- Must be an expert user of Aspen Plus - especially Calculator blocks and Equation Oriented Solution Tools and Techniques. Aspen Custom Modeler experience or EES experience is a plus.
- Ability to clearly define engineering problems.
- Skilled in translating product features and applications to models.
- Ability to make decisions on key technical issues in a demanding, fast paced environment.
- Must be familiar with CFD analysis and be able to integrate component level CFD studies into system models.
- Be comfortable working with large data sets.
- Be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a timely manner.
- Self-starter with ability to work independently and under minimal supervision.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
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About the role
December 1, 2025
Full time
Company
- San Jose, California, United States
10+ years
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