About this Senior Staff Controls Engineer (Integration) role at Bloom Energy
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 Sr. Staff Controls Engineer (Integration) to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies. This role will report to Sr. Director, Controls Engineering and based in San Jose, CA
This is a fully on-site, in office role.
The Senior Staff Integration Engineer will drive the integration of third‑party equipment with our control systems, ensuring reliable, scalable, and high‑performance system behavior across all deployments. This role serves as the technical authority for external interfaces and system-level interactions.
Key Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end integration of third‑party hardware with the controls platform
- Define and standardize communication interfaces (e.g., Modbus, CAN, MQTT)
- Lead system architecture for external equipment interaction and data exchange
- Drive vendor alignment on interface requirements, testing, and issue resolution
- Identify and resolve system-level integration risks early in development
- Develop validation strategies, test plans, and tools for integration robustness
- Partner with controls, systems, and field teams to ensure successful deployment and performance
- Establish scalable frameworks and best practices for future integrations
Qualifications
- 6+ years in controls, systems, or integration engineering
- Deep experience with industrial communication protocols and hardware interfaces
- Strong system-level debugging and root cause analysis skills
- Proven track record of integrating third‑party equipment in complex systems
- Experience working cross-functionally with internal teams and external vendors
- Strong leadership and ability to influence without direct authority
Impact
- Reduces integration risk and field issues
- Accelerates deployment timelines
- Improves system reliability and scalability across programs
About Bloom Energy:
At Bloom Energy, we strive toward a 100% renewable future. Our Energy Servers are adaptable to new and innovative fuels while already acting as a cleaner and far more resilient source of power than existing solutions. We see hydrogen as a significant game-changer in the world’s energy usage, and Bloom Energy fuel cells and electrolyzers will be the industry standard for clean, efficient, and reliable energy production. We anticipate being able to work in concert with other renewable energy technologies to create a comprehensive system that will change the way energy in the world is produced, stored, transmitted, and used. For more information visit: www.bloomenergy.com.
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.
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