Test Engineer, Energy Storage Systems

Job overview

The Test Engineer, Energy Storage Systems role is an onsite position in Burlingame, CA. The posting lists an annual salary range of $150,000–$215,000. Peak Energy develops sodium-ion battery systems for renewable energy storage and grid resilience; this role is in its ESS Engineering department. The engineer plans and conducts testing across energy storage systems, analyzes results, and works with design and simulation teams to inform product decisions. The role contributes to product safety, reliability, and performance through test strategy, root-cause analysis, and improvements to testing methods.

What you'll do

• Conduct functional, thermal, electrical, and mechanical testing
• develop test strategies, plans, and procedures
• design and acquire test equipment and infrastructure
• analyze test data and report findings
• diagnose technical issues and perform root-cause analysis
• develop corrective and preventive actions
• collaborate with design, simulation, and manufacturing engineering
• maintain test records and prepare reports and presentations
• participate in rapid prototyping and automation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

test engineer

energy storage systems

battery testing

electrical testing

thermal testing

mechanical testing

burlingame ca

$150k–$215k annually

renewable energy

root cause analysis

ess engineering

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Flexible time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), and equity opportunities.

Why this role

Open to all experience levels; benefits include flexible time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), and equity opportunities.

About the employer

Peak Energy is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.