Principal Controls Engineer

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 Principal Controls Engineer to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies. 

Location: This position will be fully Onsite based in San Jose, CA

Develop and implement machine learning models to monitor and evaluate fuel cell system performance

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy machine learning solutions to drive system control changes for optimum performance and reliability
• Work with large datasets to extract meaningful insights
• Participating in control code development, automation and firmware release

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, embedded systems, control systems, or a related field
• Strong programming skills in Python, MATLAB or other programming languages
• Experience with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras
• Familiarity with data analysis and visualization tools such as Pandas, NumPy, and Matplotlib
• Experience in developing model predictive control, porting algorithms to embedded systems and optimizing code
• Experience with version control software, Github/Gitlab preferred
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

For more information visit: www.bloomenergy.com and view a video on What Powers Us!

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.

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