About the role#
We are looking for an Electrical Design Engineer Intern to join our ESS Engineering team. You will support the design, development, and validation of electrical systems for our energy storage platforms. This role involves working across battery systems, power electronics, and control hardware. You will work alongside our design, firmware, and test teams to assist with hardware development and lab validation.
What you'll do#
- Support the development and validation of electrical systems for energy storage products.
- Assist with schematic development, component selection, and electrical design activities.
- Support board bring-up, lab testing, and debugging of electrical and power electronic subsystems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure design integrity.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret electrical test data to inform engineering decisions.
- Troubleshoot electrical and integration issues using standard lab equipment.
- Assist in the development of test procedures and validation plans for electrical hardware.
- Support prototype builds and hardware iteration cycles.
- Maintain detailed documentation of designs, tests, and corrective actions.
- Interface with design, firmware, simulation, and manufacturing engineering partners.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Coursework or project experience in circuits, electronics, or power systems.
- Strong understanding of electrical engineering first principles.
- Experience working with hardware in laboratory or project environments.
- Familiarity with electrical lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies.
- Exposure to data processing or analysis tools.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically.
- Strong communication skills.
- Proactive ownership mindset and a sense of accountability.
Location & details#
- Location: Burlingame, California.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
About Peak Energy
Peak Energy is an energy technology company based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded in 2023, the firm focuses on sodium-ion battery energy storage systems. It partners with utilities and independent power producers to support grid resilience. The company currently employs 180 people.
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