Peak Energy

Peak Energy

Controls & Automation Engineer

Burlingame, California · Junior · Full-time

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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.
  • 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.
  • About the Job Peak Energy is looking for a Controls and Automation Engineer to join our Manufacturing Engineering team supporting Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) manufacturing automation.

Responsibilities

  • Support the programming and commissioning of PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems for BESS manufacturing equipment, under the guidance of senior Controls Engineers.
  • Partner with Equipment Engineers to help integrate automation solutions into new and existing manufacturing equipment.
  • Support the implementation and upkeep of data acquisition systems, helping collect and organize production data for Process and Automation Engineers to analyze.
  • Troubleshoot control system issues on the manufacturing floor and perform routine maintenance to keep automation systems running reliably.
  • Collaborate with Process Engineers, Equipment Engineers, and Maintenance to ensure control systems support production needs.
  • Help maintain documentation of control system designs, revisions, and updates, and contribute to operator and maintenance training materials.
  • Support efforts to keep control systems compliant with applicable industry, safety, and regulatory standards.
  • We are backed by strategic investment and product partners such as TDK Ventures and Eclipse Ventures.
  • We are a team of engineers, technicians, entrepreneurs, and partners driven by a shared ambition to set the new performance standard for renewable energy and grid resilience.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Controls/Automation, or a related field), or equivalent practical experience.
  • 0-2 years of experience in controls, automation, or a related engineering field
  • You will work closely with senior Controls Engineers, Equipment Engineers, and Process Engineers to build hands-on experience with PLCs, SCADA, and HMI systems, developing into a more independent contributor as you grow with the team and Peak Energy scales production.
  • relevant internships, co-ops, or capstone projects are valued.
  • Foundational knowledge of PLC programming, SCADA systems, and HMI design principles.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a willingness to learn and take direction from senior engineers.
  • Clear communicator who works well in cross-functional teams.
  • Eagerness to adapt to new technologies and grow technical skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Basic understanding of environmental and safety regulations relevant to controls and automation in manufacturing.
  • Peak Energy Core Values

Nice to have

  • Exposure to industrial automation platforms (e.g., Beckhoff TwinCAT, Allen-Bradley, or Siemens) through coursework or hands-on projects is a plus.
  • Familiarity with data acquisition or historian platforms, such as Ignition by Inductive Automation, is a plus.

Compensation

  • 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.

Company info

  • 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.
  • About the Job
  • Peak Energy is looking for a Controls and Automation Engineer to join our Manufacturing Engineering team supporting Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) manufacturing automation.
  • This is an entry-level to junior-level, individual-contributor role focused on supporting the implementation, and maintenance of control systems and automation solutions that ensure the efficiency, safety, and quality of our battery products.
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