Electrical Design Engineer Intern — Energy Storage

Peak Energy; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Peak Energy in Burlingame, California, invites an Electrical Design Engineer Intern for Spring 2027 to help design, develop, and validate electrical systems across energy storage platforms. You’ll work with design, firmware, and test teams to understand requirements and contribute to hardware development.

You are a self-starter with strong engineering fundamentals, ready to collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate in rapid prototyping and lab validation.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Coursework or project experience in circuits, electronics, or power systems
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering first principles
• Experience working with hardware in laboratory or project environments
• Familiarity with common electrical lab equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter, power supplies)
• Exposure to data processing or analysis tools
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, with the ability to think critically and act decisively
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Proactive ownership mindset with a strong sense of accountability

Responsibilities

• Support development and validation of electrical systems across our energy storage products
• Assist with schematic development, component selection, and electrical design activities
• Support board bring-up, lab testing, and debugging of electrical and power electronic subsystems
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure design integrity and continuous improvement
• Collect, analyze, and interpret electrical test data to support engineering decisions
• Troubleshoot electrical and integration issues using standard lab equipment
• Assist in development of test procedures and validation plans for electrical hardware
• Support prototype builds and rapid hardware iteration cycles
• Maintain detailed documentation of designs, tests, analyses, and corrective actions
• Interface closely with design, firmware, simulation, and manufacturing engineering partners
• Drive and participate in a culture of rapid prototyping and automation
• A great team spirit and get-it-done attitude. No job is too big or too small.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Collaborative work

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Power supplies

Job description

Peak Energy in Burlingame, California, invites an Electrical Design Engineer Intern for Spring 2027 to help design, develop, and validate electrical systems across energy storage platforms. You’ll work with design, firmware, and test teams to understand requirements and contribute to hardware development.

You are a self-starter with strong engineering fundamentals, ready to collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate in rapid prototyping and lab validation.