Factory Engineering Director

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 Factory Engineering Director to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies. This role will report to the Head of Manufacturing and will be based in Fremont, CA. This is a fully on-site, in office role 5 days a week.

The Factory Engineering Director will be responsible for managing engineering resources and guiding the Fremont, CA facility through the exciting journey of significant growth in domestic manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and communicate a vision and strategy aligned with our business needs.
• Define a set of metrics that accurately measure how the engineering efforts contribute to the company’s success.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the engineering team, with a strong focus on engineering practices and standards.
• Shape the engineering organization in a way that enables engineering technicians to guarantee 24/7 sustaining of the line while engineers focus on improvement and manufacturing innovation.
• Develop and implement performance management plans for the engineering team, providing feedback and coaching to help team members grow.
• Oversee the resource allocation, execution and delivery of engineering projects, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Prepare the engineering team to support the upcoming generation of highly automated manufacturing equipment.
• Work with the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering team to support the design, debug and qualification of new equipment.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant engineering field or equivalent
• 12+ years of experience in a highly automated 24/7 manufacturing environment like semiconductor, solar or equivalent. A strong process Engineering background if preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a managerial role overseeing process and equipment engineering teams.
• Capable of extracting the maximum value out of standard engineering practices related to problem solving, process control, maintenance, testing and data analysis
• Familiarity with basic financial principles related to product costing, project and inventory management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
  
  
  

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.

Salary Ranges:

$203,000.00 - $292,100.00