Bloom Energy San Jose , CA 95111
Posted 3 weeks ago
We are looking for an Engineering PhD Intern, Cell Materials and Column Design to join our team in one of today's most exciting technologies.
Location: This position will be based in SJ
Role and Responsibilities:
Introduce and develop new SOFC (solid oxide fuel cell) materials and components such as electrodes, electrolytes, seals, and coatings. Submit invention disclosures when appropriate.
Use expertise in electrochemistry and/or high temperature materials to identify promising material sets, define functional requirements, and establish and perform characterization studies on the component and stack level
Evaluate performance and degradation of new materials against established metrics
Explore new characterization methods and develop new metrology to advance technical learning and improve product quality
Establish new component-level testing, test equipment, and testing protocols as appropriate to study performance, robustness, and degradation mechanisms.
Facilitate implementation of new technologies into production where applicable. Tasks may include DOE runs, corner point analysis for specification development, and first article/ lifecycle management
Create and refine raw material and component specifications. When refining specifications, execute continuous improvement plans (CIP) for performance, cost, yield, and/or reliability
Introduce and evaluate new processing methods for powders, inks, and/or components
Skills and Experience:
PhD degree in Materials Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Physics
Experience in developing and characterizing SOFC materials preferred
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively within cross-functional teams in a fluid and fast-paced environment
Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail
Proven ability to successfully manage multiple projects while meeting deliverable deadlines amidst changing requirements, deadlines, and priorities
Strong self-starter and team player, with a "can-do" attitude
Highly resourceful, and a "big picture" thinker
Strong drive for results and continuous improvement
Hands-on experience in engineering testing or lab experiments preferred
Experience in SolidWorks modeling, Agile, and production lifecycle management a plus
Experience in metrology development for mass production a plus
Experience with design of experiments (DOE) and software such as JMP and/or Minitab a plus
Salary Ranges:
$22.79 - $34.74
Bloom Energy