Staff Reliability 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 Staff Reliability Engineer to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies. This role will report to Sr. Director, Reliability Engineering. Location: This position will be fully Onsite based in San Jose, CA Role and Responsibilities: Perform root-cause analyses for field return solid oxide fuel cell products to drive reliability improvement. Develop reliability test plans of solid oxide fuel cell products for continuous improvement. Gather and validate data from multiple databases using Python, SQL or other methods to complete analyses on performance, reliability and degradation for Bloom Energy fuel cell systems. Work with others in Quality, Product Development, Field Service and Remote Monitoring to gather and analyze information to support root cause and corrective actions of product failures and other operational incidents. Support efforts to improve data collection and databases for effective and efficient analysis. Develop methods to automate repeated analyses to allow for effective and efficient monitoring of fleet performance and reliability metrics. Develop reliability block diagram and Monte Carlo simulations and provide data to Product development, Service, Marketing, Finance and others to support predictions of service replacements and costs associated with supporting Bloom Energy fuel cell products. Organize data input into Excel and JMP statistical analysis package to complete critical reliability analyses. Work with Service, Operations, Quality Engineering and Product Development to interpret the results of analyses to lead continuous improvement of product performance, degradation and reliability. Create PowerPoint presentations summarizing the analyses completed with assumptions, conclusions and recommendations for customer and internal audiences. Skills and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Reliability or Systems engineering with 5 years of relevant experience Preferable track of study or work experience in Reliability Engineering and / or data analytics. Familiar with data mining skills including expertise in SQL and Python with discipline and attention to detail for data and analysis, validation and accuracy. Familiar with data analysis using JMP, Minitab or other statistical analysis programs and Tableau for data visualization. Reliability Block Diagram, Fault Tree Analysis, or Markov modelling using Reliasoft or other modelling software is a plus. Perform Root Cause and Corrective Actions (RCCA) using Six Sigma or 8D methods to solve complex problems working with cross-functional teams. Strong PC and Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint experience to enable the creation of professional reliability reports and presentations. For more information visit: 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. #LI-BC1 Salary Ranges: $114,800.00 - $165,200.00