or apply directly on Peak Energy's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 16 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
As an Automation Engineering Intern at Peak Energy, you will support the Manufacturing Engineering team in automating Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) manufacturing. Your day-to-day tasks will involve programming and troubleshooting PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems, collaborating with senior engineers on real automation projects, and contributing to the documentation and maintenance of control systems. This hands-on internship offers a chance to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- 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
- Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls/Automation Engineering, or a related engineering field
- Foundational knowledge of PLC programming, SCADA systems, and HMI design principles
- Hands-on experience building, testing, troubleshooting, or modifying automation or control systems
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Clear communicator who works well in cross-functional teams
- Available to work onsite in Burlingame, CA for a 3-, 6-, or 9-month internship term
Nice to have
- Exposure to industrial automation platforms (e.g., Beckhoff TwinCAT, Allen-Bradley, or Siemens)
- Familiarity with data acquisition or historian platforms, such as Ignition by Inductive Automation
- Previous automation, controls, or manufacturing engineering internship or project experience
- Basic understanding of environmental and safety regulations relevant to controls and automation in manufacturing
- Eagerness to adapt to new technologies and grow technical skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
What you get
- Compensation of $30–$35/hour
- Hands-on experience with cutting-edge energy storage technology
- Mentorship from experienced controls and automation engineers
Worth weighing
- Internship duration options are limited to 3, 6, or 9 months
- No remote work mentioned, must be onsite in Burlingame, CA
- The role may involve troubleshooting and maintenance, which can be less glamorous than development work
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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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