Senior Staff Field Quality Engineer
Bloom Energy · San Jose, CA
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $135k–$194k
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior quality role at Bloom Energy (industrial) in San Jose, CA. Customer-facing role requires high level of professionalism and communications skills set when responding to site incidents, attending critical milestone activities with customer representatives and communicating Bloom Energy expectations where.
- They ask for
- 10+ years
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- Base pay
- $135k–$194k
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About the role
Responsibilities
- ◆Audit and support site construction and Bloom Energy product installations to design
requirements
ensuring on-time commencement of operations of a safe and reliable site
- ✓Gate Bloom Energy and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) partner projects from proceeding to Service product commissioning phase by inspecting site construction and product installations and confirming design intent is met or exceeded
- ✓Document, track and drive resolution of cross functional and external EPC process deficiencies from site design through to commencement of operations
- ✓Regularly perform safety and environmental audits of sites across all stages of construction, installation and commissioning
- ✓Establish expectation of 8D problem solving methodology with internal and external process owners to ensure that emerging critical quality, safety, reliability and serviceability are quickly contained, followed by effective analysis of root cause(s) and implementation of short and long term corrective measures
- ✓Rapid response to Early Life Failures (ELF) in the field for construction, installation and product manufacturing issues utilizing aforementioned 8D process
- ✓Support Field Replacement Unit (FRU) exchanges and product upgrade activities at operational sites with Field Service and Operations organizations
- ✓Focus on continuous improvement, value-added engineering and cost reduction through observation and collected data of Bloom Energy and EPC performance to key objectives and performance metrics
Education, Skills and Experience
- ✓BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or related field or 10 years relevant work experience. MS desirable
- ✓Minimum 5 years of field experience constructing, installing and commissioning complex power systems
- ✓Ability to read, understand and clearly communicate civil and electrical designs and standards to internal and external partners and respective verticals
- ✓Empowered self-starter that operates with significant autonomy with proven ability to clearly communicate schedule, top priorities and documents, escalates key emerging issues to internal and external business partners
- ✓Proven ability to leverage organizational roles and
responsibilities
to hold process owners accountable for meeting established design and workmanship standards and national and regional code
requirements
- ✓Customer-facing role requires high level of professionalism and communications skills set when responding to site incidents, attending critical milestone activities with customer representatives and communicating Bloom Energy expectations where deficiencies or deviations from contract are identified
- ✓Solid experience with MS Suite and Salesforce (or similar) required, Oracle experience desirable
- ✓International project experience desirable
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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. Staff Field Quality Engineer to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies. This role will report to Senior Quality Manager, Installations and will primarily support customers in the West Coast region. This role will be based at our San Jose, CA location or remotely in the West Coast region.
Additional Comments
As a Staff Field Quality Engineer, you will be part of the team responsible for ensuring our energy production platforms are designed, installed and commissioned on time, on schedule, on budget while meeting all established Quality, Reliability, Safety and Serviceability requirements.
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