Sr. Principal Process Modeling Engineer

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. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what's possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled "time-to-power" capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm.

At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation. We believe that, together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century.

We are looking for a Sr. Principal Process Modeling Engineer to join our team in one of today's most exciting technologies. This role will report to Sr. Director, Development Engineering.

Location: This position will be fully Onsite based in San Jose, CA

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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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.