Packaging 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 Packaging Engineer to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies. This role will report to the Program Manager, Packaging Engineer and will be based in San Jose, CA. This is a fully on-site, in office role 5 days a week.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and optimize packaging solutions that meet product protection, cost, sustainability, and branding requirements.
• Create and maintain packaging specifications, drawings, and documentation using CAD tools.
• Perform packaging validation testing (drop, vibration, compression, environmental, transit).
• Partner with cross‑functional teams including Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, R&D, and Marketing to launch new products and improve existing packaging.
• Lead packaging-related projects from concept through commercialization, managing schedules, vendor communication, and deliverables.
• Support manufacturing and packaging line trials and troubleshoot packaging issues during production.
• Evaluate new materials and technologies and drive cost‑reduction and sustainability initiatives.
• Conduct root cause analysis for packaging‑related quality issues and support corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with packaging standards, regulatory requirements, and customer guidelines.
• May include 10% travel. Also local travel between Bay Area facilities.
  
  
  

Skills and Experience:

• Knowledge of packaging materials (corrugated, paperboard, plastics, foams, films, etc.) and packaging engineering principles.
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, ArtiosCAD) and packaging test standards (ISTA, ASTM).
• Experience supporting packaging manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and vendor‑management abilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in packaging development, testing, or manufacturing (typically 2–5 years depending on level).
  
  
  

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.

At Bloom Energy, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with a large employer contribution, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, generous Mental Health Support services, Legal services, virtual Physical Therapy access, and Fertility & Family Forming benefits.

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.

Salary Ranges:

$86,100.00 - $123,900.00