Stack Center of Excellence R&D Intern

This is a 10-week internship starting June 8 or 15 and is fully on-site at the listed office location.

Company Overview

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 a 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.

Department Overview

The Stack Center of Excellence at Bloom Energy is the cutting edge in solid oxide electrochemical technology research and development. We are creating the next generation of solid oxide fuel cell materials and architectures using our unique prototyping, fabrication, and characterization capabilities.

Position Responsibilities

• Work with an interdisciplinary team focused on fabrication and performance improvements of our solid oxide fuel cell and electrolysis cell stacks
• Perform Critical to Quality (CTQ) measurements of experimental cell and stack materials and components
• Assist in the design and building of new architectures of cells and stacks in the laboratory
• Optimize new process flows in the laboratory
• Collect, organize, analyze, and report mechanical and rheological data, e.g., through Design of Experiments

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Materials, Chemical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Must be graduating between May 2026 and August 2027

Desired Qualifications

• Completing an MS in Materials, Chemical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
• 1-2 years of academic or industrial lab experience (e.g., lab work for credit or pay while pursuing BS/MS degree)
• Exceptional analytical skills, independent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong self-starter and team player with a can-do attitude
• Strong drive for results and continuous improvement
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• 2-4 years of academic or industrial lab experience (e.g., lab work for credit or pay while pursuing BS/MS degree)
• Ceramics or metallurgical processing experience
• Electrochemical systems experience
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, R, JMP, or other statistical data analysis tools

Visa Sponsorship  
Bloom Energy is unable to provide VISA sponsorship to interns or new grad hires on an F-1, J-1 or other visa for this position, regardless of CPT or OPT status.

EOE Statement
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 accommodation, 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.

Salary Statement with pay range
Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.

The pay range for this position $36-$50 per hour.

Salary Ranges:

$45.75 - $50.00