Peak Energy
Manufacturing Equipment Engineer
Burlingame, California · Mid · Full-time
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$20,659 more — $160,659 — moves this role to Level IV and 4 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $160,659 would place this position at wage Level IV. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Industrial Engineers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
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About the role
- Sodium-Ion is cheap, readily available and safe, making it the leading contender in a rapidly evolving market.
- In this position, you will be responsible for designing and implementing manufacturing equipment and tooling to enable efficient, scalable production processes.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop complete manufacturing lines for both in-house builds and supplier sourced equipment, bringing lines from concept through commissioning and ramp.
- Lead the RFQ process, supplier selection, and technical reviews for new manufacturing equipment
- Support the transition of products and processes from low‑volume prototype builds to full‑scale manufacturing
- Collaborate with Process Engineering to refine, industrialize, and deploy scalable manufacturing processes
- Support line optimization efforts throughout ramp and production maturity
Requirements
- Peak Energy is the first American venture to advance globally proven Sodium-Ion battery systems as the storage standard for the new era of renewable energy on a resilient grid.
- Our leadership team is powered by decades of expertise in scaling gigawatt-level innovation at world-class companies such as Tesla, Northvolt, SunPower, Fluence, and Enovix.
- This is a highly hands-on, cross-functional role that will directly impact Peak Energy's ability to scale ESS production toward 1 GWh capacity by 2027.
- Strong understanding of mechanical design fundamentals, including materials, GD&T, drafting standards, and engineering calculations
- Experience designing and sourcing custom manufacturing equipment, tooling, and mechanical systems.
- Experience supporting multiple equipment installations and product launches.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing quality practices (e.g., PFMEA, control plans)
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- Travel domestically and internationally, up to 20%, as required
- Proficiency in mechanical CAD and layout development (e.g., SolidWorks, NX, CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE, AutoCAD). AutoCAD & CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE preferred.
- Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills
Nice to have
- Familiarity with automation architectures, sensors, actuators, and PLC‑based systems
- Experience working with integrators and capital equipment suppliers
- Speed Through Focus
- Move fast but understand why.
- Focus on the goal, don't sacrifice quality.
- Mission Over Self
- It's about the greater good
- confident humility.
Compensation
- The salary range for this role is $140,000-$200,000, with actual pay varying based on work location, experience, and skills.
Benefits
- Our competitive benefits package includes:
- Flexible time off
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Equity opportunities
- Many great work perks
Company info
- At Peak Energy Technologies Inc., we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes us a more capable, innovative, and competitive company.
Equal opportunity
- Peak Energy Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, aiming to reach our company's full potential by cultivating an inclusive workforce.
This listing is sourced directly from Peak Energy's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.