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Senior Cell Validation & Reliability Engineer

Peak Energy
Location
Burlingame, California
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Cell Engineering
Salary
$150,000–$190,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering or a related field; M.S. preferred
  • 5+ years in battery cell/module/pack validation or reliability engineering within automotive or stationary energy storage
  • Reliability statistics: Weibull / life-data analysis, accelerated life testing, and confidence-bound methods for life claims
  • Applied statistics in an engineering context: design of experiments, capability analysis, measurement system analysis, sample-size justification
  • Hands-on familiarity with cell test methods: cyclers, environmental chambers, force/displacement measurement, and thermal instrumentation
  • Depth in one integration axis — mechanical (compression, thermal interface) or electrical (BMS, system electrical performance) — with working competence in the other
Nice to have
  • Reliability methods: reliability block diagrams, failure-rate (FIT) allocation, MTBF modeling
  • Experience owning DVP&Rs and driving validation programs from plan through sign-off
  • Sodium-ion or LFP cell experience
  • Experience partnering with modeling teams on equivalent-circuit, thermal, and degradation model validation
  • DFMEA participation on module/pack programs
What the job really is

The Senior Cell Validation & Reliability Engineer at Peak Energy will be responsible for validating and ensuring the reliability of sodium-ion battery cells integrated into energy storage systems. This role involves designing studies to analyze cell performance variations, conducting statistical analyses, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to inform system design and reliability expectations over a 20-year lifespan.

Benefits
  • Salary range of $150,000–$190,000
  • Flexible time off
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Strong 401(k) plan
  • Equity opportunities
  • Many great work perks
Things to weigh
  • No specific details on the company's culture or work environment are provided beyond core values.
  • The role requires a strong statistical background, which may not appeal to all candidates.
  • The focus on sodium-ion technology may require adaptation for those more familiar with other battery technologies.
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