Staff Equipment Engineer, Controls

Fremont, California

Full Time

Posted June 29, 2026

$115k - $165k

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$114,800.00 - $165,200.00

Support equipment across various manufacturing lines, with differing levels of complexity
Skilled in diagnosing and fixing manufacturing equipment
Automated Equipment
Provide support for equipment through PLC and HMI programming, encompassing motion and servo control systems
Ability to modify existing control logic to improve safety, performance or throughput
Participate in commissioning of new automated equipment and ensure all devices function as designed
Installation, commissioning and support of vision systems for tracking and quality inspections
Conducts engineering tasks in mechanical, electrical, and structural systems for testing, material handling, welding, and machining equipment
Oversee equipment installation as well as start-up and implementation projects
Develop equipment specifications and documents for the manufacturing assembly, testing and material handling processes
Oversee project timelines, financial planning, and prepare comprehensive status reports for leadership
Work with vendors, facility engineers, manufacturing engineers, and production teams to manage project implementation
Find ways to boost safety, cut costs, enhance efficiency, and raise quality
Prepare or approve system as-built drawings
Willingness to work flexible hours, including off shifts and weekends, as required by business needs

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
Manufacturing or Equipment Engineer with 6+ years experience working in a manufacturing environment
Functional knowledge of PLC’s, low voltage controls, three phase power distribution, industrial control panels, electronic sensors, pneumatics and hydraulics
Equipment requirement development and specification writing
Knowledge of ergonomic and machine safety standards
Knowledge of Autocad, Solidworks and MS Office suite
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to stand/walk for up to 8-10 hours per shift
Occasionally lift/carry up to 25 lbs
Use hands and fingers to operate machinery controls and computers throughout the shift
Visual acuity sufficient for product inspection and reading digital/printed materials
Hearing ability to detect alarms and communicate effectively with staff
Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in required areas (safety glasses, safety-toed boots)
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.
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