Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Manufacturing Technician
Location: Burlingame, CA
Department: Manufacturing
Reports To: Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations
Position Type: Full-time
About Peak Energy
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, Apple, Powin, Enovix, Zipline, Solid Power, and Fluence. We are backed by strategic investment and product partners such as TDK Ventures and Eclipse Ventures.
We are a team of engineers, operators, entrepreneurs, and partners driven by a shared ambition to set the new performance standard for renewable energy and grid resilience.
About the Role – Manufacturing Technician
The Manufacturing Technician at Peak Energy is a versatile role responsible for executing daily production activities while partnering closely with engineering to improve processes, quality, and efficiency. This role is directly accountable for meeting production schedules, ensuring product quality, and supporting continuous improvement to align actual output with demand requirements across NPI and Production Builds.
You will work at the intersection of hands-on production and engineering collaboration, playing a key role as Peak Energy scales its Energy Storage Systems manufacturing operations.
The ideal candidate is results-oriented, detail-driven, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where accountability and continuous improvement are part of the daily rhythm.
What You'll Do
- Meet daily and weekly production plan targets and track actual performance against plan
- Ensure production output meets demand schedules, both in volume and timing
- Take ownership of first-pass yield, scrap, and rework rates to maintain quality performance
- Conduct in-process and final inspections to verify product quality against specifications
- Escalate and help resolve quality issues, driving corrective and preventive actions
- Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and documentation standards
- Provide structured feedback to engineering teams on design, assembly methods, and process performance
- Support NPIs, pilot builds, and process validation activities
- Assist in executing Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and updating documentation as processes evolve
- Collect and analyze production data to support root cause investigations
- Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies impacting plan vs. actual performance
- Recommend and implement improvements to processes, tooling, and methods
- Participate in Lean/5S initiatives and help standardize best practices across operations
What You'll Bring
- Associate degree or technical certification in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment with exposure to engineering or process development
- Willingness to work a rotating schedule including weekends and 12-hour shifts
- Proven ability to track, report, and act on production metrics including plan vs. actual, yield, and throughput
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with mechanical and electrical aptitude
- Familiarity with ERP/MES systems for scheduling and reporting
- Results-oriented with accountability for meeting demand and quality expectations
- Strong communicator who can bridge production and engineering functions
- Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and drive improvements
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
Peak Energy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We strongly encourage women, people of color, and individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. We value skills, potential, and perspective over specific credentials. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't look perfect on paper, we still want to hear from you.
Our Core Values
- Speed Through Focus – Move fast but understand why. Focus on the goal, don't sacrifice quality.
- Mission Over Self – It's about the greater good; confident humility. Take ownership and accountability.
- Face the Brutal Truth – Transparency, honesty, big picture curiosity. Fearless decision making.
- Be a Good Person – Kindness, collaboration and teamwork.
Compensation & Benefits
The salary range for this role starts at $35/hour, with actual pay varying based on work location, experience, and skills. Our competitive benefits package includes:
- Flexible time off
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Strong 401(k) plan
- Equity opportunities
- Many great work perks
Join us to thrive in a supportive environment while making a meaningful impact in the energy sector!
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.