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# Automation Engineer Intern at Peak Energy

- **Company:** Peak Energy
- **Location:** Burlingame, CA
- **Posted:** 2026-08-31
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://peakenergy.com/get-in-touch/careers/jobs?job_id=5226291007&gh_jid=5226291007

## Job description

Job Title: Automation Engineering Intern

Location: Burlingame, CA

Department: Manufacturing Engineering

Reports to: Luke Anderson

Position Type: Internship (3, 6, or 9 months available)

Start Date: Fall/Winter 2026

Compensation: $30–$35/hour

## About the Company

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. 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. 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.

## About the Job

Peak Energy is seeking a motivated Automation Engineering Intern to join our Manufacturing Engineering team supporting Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) manufacturing automation. This is a hands-on internship focused on gaining direct exposure to the PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems that keep our production lines running safely and efficiently.

You will work closely with senior Controls Engineers, Equipment Engineers, and Process Engineers, contributing to real automation projects that support Peak Energy's work scaling ESS production toward 1 GWh/year capacity by 2027.

One day you might be helping commission a PLC program on the pilot line; another, you could be out on the production floor troubleshooting a control system fault alongside a senior engineer, or documenting a new HMI screen for operators. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects and build real, hands-on experience with the tools and systems used in industrial automation.

If you want to actually contribute as part of the team, not just observe from the sidelines, we'd love for you to apply.

Responsibilities:

- Support the programming, testing, 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.
- Help analyze production processes and identify opportunities for automation and control improvements.
- Support the implementation and upkeep of data acquisition systems, helping collect and organize production data for Process and Automation Engineers to analyze.
- Assist in maintaining safety systems, such as emergency shutdown procedures and safety interlocks.
- Help troubleshoot control system issues on the manufacturing floor alongside senior engineers, and support routine maintenance of automation systems.
- Collaborate with Process Engineers, Equipment Engineers, and Maintenance to ensure control systems support production needs.
- Contribute to documentation of control system designs, revisions, and updates, and support operator and maintenance training materials.
- Participate in hands-on testing and validation of automation equipment and control system changes.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls/Automation Engineering, or a related engineering field.
- Foundational knowledge of PLC programming, SCADA systems, and HMI design principles, gained through coursework, capstone projects, or hands-on experience.
- Hands-on experience building, testing, troubleshooting, or modifying automation or control systems through coursework, student projects, internships, research, or personal projects.
- 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.
- Available to work onsite in Burlingame, CA for a 3-, 6-, or 9-month internship term.
- Eligible to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Exposure to industrial automation platforms (e.g., Beckhoff TwinCAT, Allen-Bradley, or Siemens) through coursework or hands-on projects.
- Familiarity with data acquisition or historian platforms, such as Ignition by Inductive Automation.
- Previous automation, controls, or manufacturing engineering internship or project experience.
- Basic understanding of environmental and safety regulations relevant to controls and automation in manufacturing.
- Eagerness to adapt to new technologies and grow technical skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Peak Energy Core Values

Speed Through Focus: Prioritize what matters most and execute quickly without distractions.

Mission Over Self: Put the company's mission and team success ahead of individual interests.

Face the Brutal Truth: Embrace honesty, even when it's uncomfortable, to make informed decisions.

Be a Good Person: Treat everyone with respect and integrity, fostering a positive and ethical work environment.

## Compensation and Benefits

The pay for this role is $30–$35/hour. You'll gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge energy storage technology and mentorship from experienced controls and automation engineers while contributing directly to Peak Energy's mission to scale sustainable battery manufacturing.

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

## About Peak Energy

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Peak Energy designs and deploys next-generation sodium-ion energy storage systems for grid-scale and AI data center applications, offering the world’s first fully passive, drop-in compatible battery storage solution.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series A – $55M raised in June 2024)
- **Headquarters**: Burlingame, California, USA
- **Founded**: 2023
- **Founders**: Landon Mossburg (CEO), Paul Durkee (CTO), Brandon Kelly (Chief Scientist)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Energy storage / Battery technology / Grid infrastructure
- **Target customers**: Utilities, Independent Power Producers (IPPs), AI data center operators, grid operators (B2B, enterprise)
- **Mission or purpose**: Deliver the lowest cost electron to the grid, enabling the next era of AI, electrification, and renewable power through abundant, reliable, and domestically manufactured energy storage.

## Products & Services
- **Peak Passive Grid‑Scale Storage System**: A sodium‑ion battery energy storage system (BESS) designed for 20+ year life with zero scheduled maintenance, no augmentation, and passive thermal management. Drop‑in compatible with existing BESS installations, requiring no new installation crews or EMS integration playbooks. Achieves higher round‑trip efficiency (more power to GPUs) and lower total cost of ownership (claimed $75/kWh savings through minimal opex). Fully 48E ITC compliant. Deployed in partnership with nine of the largest U.S. IPPs and utilities.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Total funding of **$65M** ($10M seed in October 2023, $55M Series A in June 2024)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Investors not publicly named; key partners include **GM** (partnership to scale next-gen energy storage), **Jupiter Power** (4.75 GWh contract signed November 2025), and nine of the largest IPPs/utilities in the U.S.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - First grid‑scale sodium‑ion system deployed in Colorado (August 2025) – world’s first passively cooled system.
  - Over 10 months of operating deployments; 9‑customer pilot completed.
  - **6+ GWh contracted through 2030** (including 4.75 GWh with Jupiter Power).
  - Scaling plan: 5 deployments in 2026, 1 GWh in 2027; U.S. factory (4 GWh capacity) planned for Q1 2027 SOP.
  - Signed agreement to deploy MISO’s first sodium‑ion grid storage battery (March 2026).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Lowest total cost of ownership** – passive cooling eliminates fan/chiller failures, no scheduled maintenance, no augmentation, reducing opex significantly.
- **Sodium‑ion chemistry** – uses abundant, domestically available materials, reducing supply chain risk and improving safety.
- **Drop‑in compatibility** – works with existing BESS infrastructure, lowering adoption barriers for utilities and IPPs.
- **Vertically integrated U.S. manufacturing** – from cell to delivered project, strengthening domestic supply chain and creating jobs.
- **Proven reliability** – 99.999% uptime target; operating deployments since mid‑2025.

## Strategic Focus
- **Scale up manufacturing** – build a 4 GWh U.S. factory (2027) and expand deployment pipeline toward 1 GWh/year.
- **Target AI data centers** – collapse 4‑7 year interconnect queues by providing immediate, reliable power for GPU clusters (claims 441 trillion additional tokens/year over 20‑year project life).
- **Long‑term integration** – eventually move into generation, transmission, and distribution (phase 3 strategy post‑2028).
- **Deepen utility/IPP partnerships** – continue signing long‑term offtake contracts (already 6+ GWh through 2030).

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & values**: “Be a good Person” is a core value; emphasis on purpose‑driven work, solving foundational energy problems, and moving fast with real‑world impact.
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with company match, flexible PTO, generous parental leave, employer‑paid life/disability/income protection, mental health & wellness programs, free lunches, pet‑friendly offices, free EV charging (Burlingame office), cell phone reimbursement, commuter benefits.
- **Locations**: Offices in Burlingame (CA) and Denver (CO); hybrid/remote policy not explicitly stated but on‑site presence expected for engineering and manufacturing roles.
- **Growth trajectory**: Headcount has doubled over the past year; company is in rapid scaling phase (from pilot to commercial deployments). Open roles include engineering, manufacturing, finance, and sales (27+ positions listed on Greenhouse and LinkedIn as of mid‑2026).
- **Team**: Core team assembled from Tesla, Northvolt, Enovix, Lyft, Uber, Solid Power; strong technical depth in battery and energy systems.

## Sources
1. [peakenergy.com – About](https://peakenergy.com/company/about)
2. [peakenergy.com – Careers](https://peakenergy.com/get-in-touch/careers)
3. [LinkedIn – Peak Energy](https://www.linkedin.com/company/peakenergytech)
4. [CB Insights – Peak Energy](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/peak-energy-2)
5. [PR Newswire – Peak Signs 4.75 GWh Contract with Jupiter Power (Nov 2025)](https://peakenergy.com/)
6. [PR Newswire – Peak Signs Agreement to Deploy MISO’s First Sodium-Ion Grid Storage Battery (Mar 2026)](https://peakenergy.com/)
7. [Bloomberg – Peak Energy Secures $55 Million (Mar 2026)](https://peakenergy.com/)

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