Principal Process Development 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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Our team at Bloom Energy embraces the unprecedented opportunity to change the way companies utilize energy. Our technology empowers businesses and communities to responsibly take charge of their energy. Our energy platform has three key value propositions: resiliency, sustainability, and predictability. We provide infrastructure that is flexible for the evolving net zero ecosystem. We have deployed more than 30,000 fuel cell modules since our first commercial shipments in 2009, sending energy platforms to data centers, hospitals, manufacturing facilities, biotechnology facilities, major retail stores, financial institutions, telecom facilities, utilities, and other critical infrastructure customers around the world.
Our mission is to make clean, reliable energy affordable globally. We never stop striving to improve our technology, to expand and improve our company performance, and to develop and support the many talented employees that serve our mission!
We are looking for a Principal Process Development Engineer to join our team in one of today's most exciting technologies. This role will report to the Director, Advanced Manufacturing and will be based in Fremont, CA. This is a fully on-site, in office role.
We are seeking a highly skilled equipment process engineer to contribute to the design, development, and delivery of proprietary equipment critical to our company's success. This role requires a proven track record in equipment and process development, and integration within R&D and manufacturing environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the new process development, test, and launch of proprietary equipment.
- Collaborate with process and design teams to define process specifications.
- Lead overall process design to streamline new equipment development and capacity expansion.
- Oversee equipment build and test processes.
- Ensure process capability throughout development and implementation.
- Collaborate with remote engineering teams and suppliers.
Qualifications
- BSc or advanced degree in applied science or related or related engineering field.
- 10+ years of experience in equipment and process development, and integration for R&D and manufacturing.
- Proven experience in leading equipment development projects.
- Experience with equipment suppliers management and process stabilization.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to travel up to 5-10%.
- Experience in high-volume thin ceramics, solar, and battery manufacturing is a plus
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 accommodations, 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.
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.
Salary Ranges
$155,800.00 - $224,200.00
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About the role
June 25, 2026
June 25, 2026
Full time
On-site
Company
USD 156k–224k yearly
Solar Energy, Energy Storage, Hydrogen
- Fremont, California, United States
10+ years
UTC-07:00
