Peak Energy

Peak Energy

Test Engineer

Burlingame, California · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$140k-$215kDetected 34 days ago
Mechanical DesignAerospace EngineeringElectrical EngineeringPower ElectronicsLoad TestingLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingPublic SpeakingRenewable Energy

About the role

  • Test Engineer, ESS

Responsibilities

  • Lead and conduct comprehensive testing of functional, thermal, electrical (HV/LV), and mechanical systems across our energy storage products
  • Develop test strategies, plans, and procedures to evaluate key risks against performance, reliability, abuse/safety, and functional requirements
  • Spearhead the design and acquisition of testing equipment and infrastructure
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure design integrity and drive improvements
  • Analyze complex test data, report findings, and drive system enhancements
  • Perform root cause analysis on system failures and develop corrective and preventive actions
  • Drive innovation in testing methodologies and practices
  • Interface tightly with design, simulation, and manufacturing engineering partners to inform design decisions
  • Maintain detailed records of tests, analyses, and corrective actions
  • Drive and participate in a culture of rapid prototyping and automation

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
  • 1-4+ years of experience in test engineering, preferably within battery storage or renewable energy sectors
  • Strong understanding of electromechanical engineering first principles
  • Proficiency in data processing and analysis tools

Nice to have

  • Experience with battery systems, energy storage, or power electronics testing
  • Familiarity with automated test systems or rapid prototyping workflows
  • Background in reliability, abuse, or environmental stress testing
  • 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 $140,000-$215,000, 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

  • We are backed by strategic investment and product partners such as TDK Ventures and Eclipse Ventures.
  • We are a team of engineers, operators, entrepreneurs, and partners driven by a shared ambition to set the new performance standard for renewable energy and grid resilience.
  • We are looking for a Test Engineer to support our testing and functional verification efforts for our energy storage systems, from battery to power electronics.

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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