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Senior Fuel Cell Engineer
📍 San Jose, CA, United States On-site Full-time Senior USD 9,500–14,000/mo
About the Position
Bloom Energy is transforming the way the world generates and distributes energy through its proprietary solid oxide fuel cell technology. The company’s Energy Servers deliver highly reliable, always-on electricity with significantly lower carbon emissions than the grid, serving Fortune 100 companies, hospitals, data centers, and critical infrastructure.
As a Senior Fuel Cell Engineer, you will drive improvements in cell and stack performance, durability, and manufacturing yield. You will perform in-depth failure analysis and work with cross-functional teams to implement design and process improvements.
Responsibilities
- Lead failure analysis investigations on fuel cell components to determine root causes of degradation and failure
- Develop and validate new cell and stack designs for improved performance and longevity
- Collaborate with manufacturing teams to optimize ceramic processing and stack assembly
- Design and execute experiments to evaluate new materials and coatings
- Present technical findings to leadership and contribute to IP development
What You’ll Work On
- Extending fuel cell stack lifetime through advanced materials development
- Reducing manufacturing costs while maintaining or improving cell performance
- Supporting qualification of hydrogen-compatible fuel cell designs
- Developing predictive degradation models using field and laboratory data
Requirements
- MSc or PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or Electrochemistry
- 5+ years of experience in solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) development or manufacturing
- Experience with failure analysis techniques (SEM, XRD, EDS, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy)
- Strong understanding of ceramic processing and thin-film deposition
- Proficiency in DOE methodologies and statistical analysis tools
What They Offer
- Stock options and RSU grants
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- On-site fitness center and wellness programs
- Education reimbursement program
- Employee stock purchase plan
