Peak Energy

Peak Energy

Staff Reliability Engineer

Burlingame, California · Staff+ · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$180k-$230kDetected 37 days ago
PythonData AnalysisStatisticsSEMMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringPower ElectronicsLeadershipRenewable Energy

About the role

  • Staff Reliability Engineer

Responsibilities

  • Take independent DfR ownership for existing subsystem reliability and a lead DfR role for future products, with a focus on HV electronics, devices, and power conversion
  • Fully develop reliability test programs (DV, PV, ORT) by leading DFMEA, defining mission profiles, analyzing test acceleration, and specifying test requirements
  • Build and contribute to custom Python reliability analysis and modeling tools to automate workflows for life prediction, test design, test/field data, and reporting
  • Develop physics-of-failure lifetime models and close the loop by performing failure root cause analysis and statistical analyses of test and field reliability data
  • Partner with the SIE team and suppliers to verify component quality by overseeing outsourced testing and defining qualification and inspection requirements
  • Collaborate across all teams to embed DfR principles into engineering decisions throughout the product cycle, including early architecture decisions, manufacturing process development, and cost-down projects
  • Demonstrated ability to independently lead product reliability through multiple stages of development

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, Apple, Powin, Enovix, Zipline, Solid Power, and Fluence.
  • You will creatively apply reliability expertise in a fast-paced, hands-on environment where your work has immediate and measurable impact.
  • The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, a proactive ownership mindset, and the ability to think critically and act decisively in a dynamic startup environment.
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in hardware reliability engineering in power electronics, high-voltage systems, or consumer electronics
  • Strong understanding of reliability engineering principles including statistics, data analysis, physics-of-failure, lifetime prediction models, accelerated life testing, and DFMEA
  • Proficiency using statistical analysis tools in Python or equivalent for modeling and data analysis

Nice to have

  • Direct reliability experience with high voltage batteries, DC-DC converters, inverters, battery management systems, or PV solar products
  • Hands-on experience designing, executing, and reporting complex electromechanical reliability tests (HTHE, PTCE, HTOE, HALT, vibration, corrosion)
  • Experience with PCBA failure analysis tools such as SEM and X-ray
  • 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.
  • Take ownership and accountability.

Compensation

  • The salary range for this role is $180,000-$230,000, with actual pay varying based on work location, experience, and skills.
  • Strong 401(k) plan
  • Join us to thrive in a supportive environment while making a meaningful impact in the energy sector!
  • At Peak Energy Technologies Inc., we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes us a more capable, innovative, and competitive company.
  • We welcome people who represent diversity in their backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences.

Benefits

  • Our competitive benefits package includes:
  • Flexible time off
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Equity opportunities
  • Many great work perks

Equal opportunity

  • Peak Energy Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, aiming to reach our company's full potential by cultivating an inclusive workforce.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other
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