Senior Reliability Test Engineer

About the Job:

As a Reliability Test Engineer at Peak Energy, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the dependability and performance of our Sodium-Ion battery storage systems. You will be responsible for identifying risks and then designing, implementing, and conducting tests to ensure the durability, performance, and reliability of products, components, or systems. Analyze failure modes, optimize testing procedures, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve product quality and lifespan. This role requires strong ownership of reliability testing processes, ensuring accountability for test execution, data integrity, and continuous improvement initiatives. We are open to all levels.

Responsibilities:

• Define Peak's reliability strategy and design test plans and protocols to evaluate product reliability and performance.

• Perform analyses of Sodium-Ion battery systems and components to identify potential performance and reliability weaknesses.

• Conduct environmental, mechanical, and electrical stress testing. Design and oversee testing procedures to ensure battery systems meet requirements under various conditions.

• Utilize testing methods such as Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT), Highly Accelerated Stress Screening (HASS), and Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) analysis.

• Use statistical tools such as Weibull analysis, Six Sigma, and reliability modeling to predict product lifespan.

• Analyze reliability data and trends to predict potential issues and inform continuous improvement efforts.

• Perform root cause analysis on system failures and develop corrective and preventive actions to address identified issues.

• Maintain detailed records of reliability tests, analyses, and corrective actions. Prepare reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

• Develop Design for Reliability (DfR) guidelines.

• Work closely with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to integrate reliability considerations into the product development lifecycle.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

• 5 years of experience in reliability engineering, preferably within the battery storage or renewable energy sectors.

• Strong understanding of reliability engineering principles, including FMEA, fault tree analysis, and root cause analysis.

• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical tools. Experience with reliability software and tools is an advantage.

• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and act decisively.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Proactive ownership mindset with a strong sense of accountability.

Peak Energy Core Values

• Speed Through Focus: Prioritize what matters most and execute quickly without distractions.

• Mission Over Self: Put the company's mission and team success ahead of individual interests.

• Face the Brutal Truth: Embrace honesty, even when it's uncomfortable, to make informed decisions.

• Be a Good Person: Treat everyone with respect and integrity, fostering a positive and ethical work environment.

The salary range for this role is $130,000 - $165,000, with actual pay varying based on work location, experience, and skills. At Peak Energy, we value our employees and promote work-life balance. Our competitive benefits package includes unlimited PTO, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a strong 401(k) plan, and equity opportunities. 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.

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.

About the Company:

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, SunPower, Fluence, and Enovix. 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.