Manufacturing Equipment Engineer

The role

You will lead the development, deployment, and optimization of manufacturing equipment. This includes designing and implementing manufacturing equipment and tooling to enable scalable production processes.

What you will do

• Design and develop complete manufacturing lines for in-house builds and supplier sourced equipment
• Define equipment concepts, technical specifications, and performance requirements
• Lead the RFQ process, supplier selection, and technical reviews
• Coordinate factory readiness, utility requirements, installation, and commissioning activities
• Support the transition of products and processes from low-volume prototype builds to full-scale manufacturing
• Collaborate with Process Engineering to refine, industrialize, and deploy scalable manufacturing processes
• Support line optimization efforts throughout ramp and production maturity

Required qualifications

• Strong understanding of mechanical design fundamentals, including materials, GD&T, drafting standards, and engineering calculations
• Proficiency in mechanical CAD and layout development (e.g., SolidWorks, NX, CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE, AutoCAD)
• Experience designing and sourcing custom manufacturing equipment, tooling, and mechanical systems
• Experience supporting multiple equipment installations and product launches
• Working knowledge of manufacturing quality practices (e.g., PFMEA, control plans)
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills

Nice to have

• 4+ years of experience in manufacturing equipment design, commissioning, or industrial automation
• Knowledge of machine safety standards and regulatory requirements
• Familiarity with automation architectures, sensors, actuators, and PLC-based systems
• Experience working with integrators and capital equipment suppliers
• Background in high-volume, highly regulated industries (automotive, energy storage, aerospace, medical devices)
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in fast-paced environments
• Experience applying Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles
• AutoCAD & CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE

Benefits

• Flexible time off
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Strong 401(k) plan
• Equity opportunities
• Many great work perks

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. The leadership team is powered by decades of expertise in scaling gigawatt-level innovation.