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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, technicians, entrepreneurs, and partners driven by a shared ambition to set the new performance standard for renewable energy and grid resilience. 

About the Job: 

Peak Energy is looking for a motivated Process Engineering Intern with an interest in battery manufacturing to join our dynamic team. Working alongside our Manufacturing Engineering group, the intern will support efforts to improve manufacturing processes and procedures that help meet production goals while maintaining the highest quality standards. This is a hands-on role designed for a student eager to learn how a fast-scaling battery manufacturing operation works from the ground up. 

Responsibilities: 

• Support the development, evaluation, and continuous improvement of battery manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and increase product quality. 

• Assist in establishing and maintaining quality control standards, helping ensure that batteries meet or exceed industry and company specifications. 

• Help evaluate equipment and technologies that can be integrated into the production process to improve product performance, reliability, and yield. 

• Support investigation and resolution of process-related issues, such as defects, deviations, and inefficiencies, using root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques. 

• Help ensure that processes and equipment adhere to safety protocols and industry standards. 

• Assist in maintaining accurate documentation of processes, procedures, and equipment specifications. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, production, and quality assurance, to support the transition of new products from development to full-scale manufacturing. 

• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the manufacturing engineering department. 

Qualifications: 

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, or a related field). 

• Strong understanding of materials science and battery components. 

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. 

• Strong communication and teamwork abilities. 

• Willingness to be hands-on on the manufacturing floor and a strong eagerness to learn new tools, technologies, and processes. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Exposure to battery manufacturing processes, preferably lithium-ion or other advanced battery technologies, through coursework, projects, or prior internships. 

• Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or other process improvement methodologies. 

• Prior exposure to adhesion and dispense processes in battery assembly operations is considered a significant advantage. 

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. 

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.