Senior Equipment Engineering Technician
Bloom Energy · Fremont, CA
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 9+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 2 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior manufacturing role at Bloom Energy (industrial) in Fremont, CA.
- They ask for
- 9+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Root cause, PLC, SolidWorks, AutoCAD
- Openings
- 3 with this title at this site
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in California: typical posted base $109k–$153k.
Median of the low and high ends of 101 live postings that list pay, out of 282 manufacturing engineer openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 281 other live manufacturing postings in California.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (9+ vs 5+)
Typical $109k–$153k, from 101 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Tooling 59%
- New product launch 54%
- ✓ Root cause 45%
- Automation 34%
- CATIA / NX 34%
- Machining 33%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for PLC, AutoCAD, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Bloom Energy in Fremont
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Full description from Bloom EnergyAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Support equipment across various manufacturing lines, with differing levels of complexity
- ◆Skilled in diagnosing and fixing high speed automated 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
- ◆Oversee equipment installation as well as start-up and implementation projects
- ◆Validate new product designs, equipment, and processes with engineering teams
- ◆Analyze Production Data to find ways to boost safety, cut costs, enhance efficiency, and raise quality.
- ◆Drive investigations and root cause analysis for quality issues
- ◆Collect and analyze mechanical and electrical test data with engineering teams
Skills and Experience
- ✓9+ years of high capacity manufacturing environment preferred
- ✓Associate degree or technical certification in Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance required or equivalent relevant experience.
- ✓Bachelor's degree in Engineering discipline preferred but not required
- ✓Experience with Automated Equipment.
- ✓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
- ✓Good Attendance, Initiative, responsible follow through and a willingness to help.
- ✓Must be flexible with changing shift or work schedule.
Physical
Requirements
- ✓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
- ✓Ability to perform essential tasks with or without reasonable accommodation
- ✓Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in required areas (safety glasses, safety-toed boots)
At Bloom Energy, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with a large employer contribution, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, generous Mental Health Support services, Legal services, virtual Physical Therapy access, and Fertility & Family Forming benefits.
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Senior Equipment Engineering Technician
This position will work the Swing shift, 2pm-10:30pm, Monday – Friday
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 Senior Equipment Engineering Technician to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies. This role will report to Equipment Engineering Senior Manager and based in Fremont CA. This is a fully on-site, in office role.
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