Peak Energy
Automation Engineer (Sacramento)
Sacramento, CA · Full-time
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About the role
- The Automation Engineer is the first automation engineer on Peak Energy's Sacramento manufacturing team and the most senior individual contributor on the automation function.
- This person will be hired to help open it.
- There is no existing automation team to inherit.
Responsibilities
- Our Sacramento manufacturing facility is in the planning and build-out phase.
- Participate in design reviews for the acquisition of 3rd-party designed and programmed manufacturing equipment, providing technical input on automation architecture, PLC platform compatibility, and control system specifications
- Support Site Acceptance Tests (SATs) during installation and commissioning of incoming equipment at the Sacramento facility
- Collaborate with a peer Controls Engineer on program loading and commissioning of in-house designed manufacturing equipment
- Design, configure, and maintain PLC programs using Beckhoff TwinCAT v3 to optimize production and ensure quality across facility equipment
- Design and maintain SCADA systems and HMI interfaces using TwinCAT HMI as the primary platform, giving operators and engineers clear visibility into equipment status and performance
- Establish and maintain connectivity between PLCs and MES systems to enable real-time production data, traceability, and process monitoring
- Implement data acquisition systems to collect and analyze production data; use that data to identify and drive process improvements
- Develop and maintain safety systems including emergency shutdown procedures and safety interlocks in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements
- Create and maintain comprehensive automation documentation: control system designs, change management records, operator manuals, and maintenance procedures</sp
Skills
- Role Automation Engineer
- Location Sacramento, CA
- Department Manufacturing
- Reports To Head of Automation
- Position Type Full-time
- About Peak Energy
- Sodium-Ion is cheap, readily available and safe, making it the leading contender in a rapidly evolving market.
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