Controls & Automation Engineer
Peak Energy · Burlingame, California
Posted 29 days ago · $120,000 - $180,000
or apply directly on Peak Energy's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 29 days Peak Energy's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 81% of Peak Energy's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Peak Energy
- high 18 stale, 1 reposted of 32 open
- Hiring momentum
- 48 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Peak Energy's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Peak Energy.
About this role
The Controls and Automation Engineer will support the Manufacturing Engineering team at Peak Energy, focusing on the automation of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) manufacturing. This entry-level role involves programming and commissioning control systems, collaborating with senior engineers, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining safety systems to ensure efficient and safe production processes.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Peak Energy as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Controls/Automation, or a related field), or equivalent practical experience
- 0–2 years of experience in controls, automation, or a related engineering field
- Foundational knowledge of PLC programming, SCADA systems, and HMI design principles
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Clear communicator who works well in cross-functional teams
- Eagerness to adapt to new technologies and grow technical skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Nice to have
- Relevant internships, co-ops, or capstone projects
- Exposure to industrial automation platforms (e.g., Beckhoff TwinCAT, Allen-Bradley, or Siemens) through coursework or hands-on projects
- Familiarity with data acquisition or historian platforms, such as Ignition by Inductive Automation
What you get
- Unlimited PTO
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Strong 401(k) plan
- Equity opportunities
Worth weighing
- Role requires relocation to Sacramento Facility
- Entry-level position may limit immediate responsibilities and decision-making authority
Summarised from Peak Energy's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Peak Energy on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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