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Principal Electrical Engineer

San Jose, CA - $159,900 Full Time Posted by: Bloom Energy Posted: Wednesday, 22 May 2024
 
Bloom Energy is the leading force in transforming the way energy is generated and delivered. We are driving toward the parallel goals of growing a dynamic and forward-thinking company while creating a positive impact on our environment.

Our mission is to make clean, reliable energy affordable globally. Our company is filled with smart and innovative thinkers and doers, and we never stop striving to improve our technology, to expand and improve our company performance, and to develop and support the many talented employees that serve our mission!We are looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our team in one of today's most exciting technologies. Location: This position will be based in San Jose, CARole and Responsibilities:Product design and new product development interfacing Fuel Cell generation to various end applications including grid parallel export and large scale microgrid support.

Start to finish ownership of System-level Electrical Design for custom applications, from concept development to product release and continuing field support.Design validation and acceptance testing, including full power testing of systems larger than 100kW.Compliance testing and certification against various Grid Interconnection standards such as IEEE 1547, UL 1751, and other international standards.

Troubleshoot, define, and initiate corrective actions for field failures and production issues.Skills, Education, and Experience:B.S./M.S./Ph.D. in electrical engineering or a related field8+ years relevant work experience with B.S./M.S.

, 3+ years relevant work experience with Ph.D.Strong knowledge of the behavior and use in power electronic devices (such as inverters and DCDC converters) in high power (>100kW) interfacing applications.Strong understanding of Utility Interconnection requirements and standards such as IEEE 1547 and performance of their associated tests.

Strong knowledge of Microgrid Concepts, such as the paralleling of many machines, grid forming sources, grid following sources, and the challenges of integrating multiple energy sources into a single microgrid.Strong knowledge of electrical system-level design fundamentals.Strong knowledge of Power System concepts (breaker selection and coordination, transformer sizing and knowledge, switchgear concepts, relaying).

Strong knowledge of the NEC and its application to product design.Experience working in a high power lab environment with electrical tools (such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power quality analyzers, etc.) is required.Experience with product development design validation testing is required.

Nice to have:Familiarity with analytical tools and automation (MATLAB, Python programming, etc.)Knowledge of simulation tools (ETAP, PSCAD, etc.)Proven track record on cross-functional projectsExcellent critical thinking and problem-solving skillsStrong technical communication and collaborationAbout 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: .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.Ranges:$159,900.00 - $230,100.00SummaryLocation: San Jose, CaliforniaType: Full time.

San Jose, CA, USA
Manufacturing
$159,900
Bloom Energy
AJF/707499269
22/05/2024 00:41

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