Peak Energy · 16 hours ago
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Burlingame, California
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years expPeak Energy is looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Energy Storage Systems team. The role involves working on complex electro-mechanical designs and requires strong design ownership of high voltage mechanical systems, while collaborating with various teams to ensure smooth transitions from product development to mass production.
EnergyEnergy StorageRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Strong design ownership of Peak’s High Voltage ESS mechanical systems from architecture through continuous improvement
Define product design direction by meticulously exploring broadly and deeply, while trading and communicating design decisions
Focus on design areas of need, which may include: high voltage distribution, battery control systems, and power electronics
Develop and manage sub-system and component requirements
Interface tightly with partners such as thermal and structural analysts and other design functions to inform design decisions
Drive and participate in a culture of rapid prototyping and testing
Support validation of Peak products from concept through field deployment
Ensure a smooth transition from maturing product to mass production
A great team spirit and get-it-done attitude. No job is too big or too small
Qualification
Required
Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Mastery of mechanical and thermal engineering fundamentals
Conversant in power electronics and electrical fundamentals
Extensive use of commercial CAD and PLM software (CATIA or NX)
Familiarity with FEA/CFD and other common CAE practices
Familiarity with high voltage battery system or power electronics design
Experience with design and manufacturing of medium to high volume products
Hands on prototyping, validation and testing experience
Passion for renewable energy, sustainability, and driving positive environmental impact through technology innovation
Eligible to work in the U.S
Preferred
5+ years of experience working with HV batteries or power electronics
Product design experience with high volume automated manufacturing requirements
Benefits
Flexible time off
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
A strong 401(k) plan
Equity opportunities
Company
Peak Energy
Peak Energy is a pioneering firm that is industrializing sodium-ion to expedite the shift to renewable energy.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$65MKey Investors
Xora Innovation
2024-07-17Series A· $55M
2023-10-04Seed· $10M
Leadership Team
Landon Mossburg
Founder & CEO
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