Automation Engineer (Sacamento)Active$160K–$185K
The opportunity
Peak Energy Technologies 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.
What you'll do
Participate in design reviews for the acquisition of 3rd-party designed and: programmed manufacturing equipment, providing technical input on automation architecture, PLC platform compatibility, and control system specifications
Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) at vendor facilities,: including occasional international travel, to validate that systems meet Peak Energy's requirements before shipment
Support Site Acceptance Tests (SATs) during installation and commissioning of: incoming equipment at the Sacramento facility
Take technical ownership of commissioned 3rd-party equipment: responsible for system uptime, troubleshooting control system issues, and implementing targeted improvements to yield and cycle time
Equipment in scope includes welding systems, adhesive dispensing equipment, and torque tooling systems
Collaborate with a peer Controls Engineer on program loading and: commissioning of in-house designed manufacturing equipment
What they're looking for
- Develop working knowledge of in-house equipment control architecture and: progressively take on ownership responsibility as systems are commissioned and stabilized
- Once ownership is established, apply the same uptime and improvement standards as for 3rd-party equipment
- Design, configure, and maintain PLC programs using Beckhoff TwinCAT v3 to: optimize production and ensure quality across facility equipment
- Design and maintain SCADA systems and HMI interfaces using TwinCAT HMI as the: primary platform, giving operators and engineers clear visibility into equipment status and performance
