Controls Engineering Intern
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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This is a 10-week internship starting June 8 or 15 and is fully on-site at the listed office location.
Department Overview
The Controls Engineering Intern (Sustainment) will support reliability, stability, and performance optimization of solid oxide fuel cell systems operating in production environments. The role emphasizes control system sustainment, alarm and event analytics, and data driven evaluation of system behavior using PLC/SCADA-based architectures and large operational data sets.
Position Responsibilities
- Support investigation and root cause analysis of control system faults, abnormal operating conditions, and alarm events
- Assist with sustainment of industrial control systems
- Analyze large time‑series data sets (alarms, events, operational signals) to identify trends, correlations, and failure precursors
- Evaluate alarm performance and support alarm rationalization efforts
- Apply statistical analysis and pattern recognition techniques to detect anomalies in system behavior
- Develop basic predictive or trend‑based models to anticipate performance degradation or control issues
- Create scripts or tools to automate data processing, visualization, and reporting
What You'll Gain
- Hands on experience with production scale control systems
- Exposure to real operational data and sustainment challenges in industrial environments
Minimum Qualifications
- Currently a student earning a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering or a related Engineering discipline.
- Must be graduating between spring 2026 and summer 2027
Desired Qualifications
- Understanding of control systems fundamentals (sensors, actuators, PID, feedback loops)
- Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex technical data
- Experience with data analysis or scripting (Python, MATLAB, or similar)
- Familiarity with time series analysis, statistics, or predictive modeling concepts
- Pursuing M.S. degree
Visa Sponsorship
Bloom Energy is unable to provide VISA sponsorship to interns or new grad hires on an F-1, J-1 or other visa for this position, regardless of CPT or OPT status.
EOE Statement
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 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.
Salary Statement with pay range
Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.
The pay range for this position $36.00 to $50.00 per hour.
Salary Ranges:
$36.00 - $39.00
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About the role
April 3, 2026
Internship
Company
- San Jose, California, United States
Internship level, currently a student
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