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Our leadership team brings decades of experience from Tesla, Northvolt, Apple, \nPowin, and Enovix, and we are backed by Xora, Eclipse Ventures, and TDK Ventures. \nAbout the Role\nWe are looking for an Automation Technician to join our Manufacturing team at our Sacramento \nfacility, supporting Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) manufacturing automation. This role \nstarts by helping build out automation equipment - mounting valves and sensors, running \ncable, and wiring field devices back to power distribution panels - before shifting into a \nsustaining role keeping that equipment running in full production: the first call when automated \nequipment goes down, and a technical mentor to a second technician. \nThe right person is a seasoned, hands-on technician who is equally comfortable building a new \nautomation cell and troubleshooting one under production pressure, knows when a problem is \ntheirs to fix versus Controls/Automation Engineering's, and documents either outcome clearly. \nPeak Energy is planning a two-shift manufacturing operation; this role covers a single shift and \ncoordinates with the opposing-shift technician to keep automation running on both shifts. \nWhat You'll Do\nBuild and install automation equipment: mount and align valves, actuators, and sensors; run \ncable and conduit; and terminate field wiring back to power distribution panels per \nmechanical and electrical drawings - comfortable around both 24VDC control power and \n480VAC three-phase machine supply distribution\nCommission new equipment: perform point-to-point IO checks and loop checks, diagnose and \nresolve network connectivity issues, assign and configure device IP addresses, and flash \nand update PLC and device firmware\nRespond to down equipment: serve as first responder to automation failures on your shift, \ndiagnose root cause using PLC, HMI, and network diagnostics, and restore equipment to \nproduction as quickly and safely as possible\nEscalate and document: document equipment assessments, repairs, and downtime root \ncause, and escalate issues beyond technician scope to Controls/Automation Engineering \nwith clear, actionable handoff notes\nGuide a second technician: provide day-to-day work direction, technical mentorship, and onthe-job training to a second Automation Technician on shift, ensuring consistent \ntroubleshooting practices across shifts\nSupport preventive maintenance: perform and help develop PM routines for PLC I/O modules, \nsensors, servo/VFD drives, and pneumatic/hydraulic components to reduce unplanned \ndowntime\nFollow safety procedures: apply lockout/tagout (LOTO), arc flash, and NFPA 70E electrical \nsafety practices, and maintain safety interlocks and emergency stop circuits on automated \nequipment\nTrack spares and work orders: maintain critical spare parts inventory and log work orders, \ndowntime, and repairs in the CMMS; support commissioning and FAT/SAT activities \nalongside Engineering \nWhat You'll Bring\n5+ years of hands-on experience as an Automation, Controls, or Electrical Technician in an \nindustrial or manufacturing environment, spanning both equipment build/installation and \nsustaining production support\nWorking knowledge of PLC-based control systems (e.g., Beckhoff TwinCAT, Allen-Bradley, or \nSiemens), including IO troubleshooting, network diagnostics, and basic program \nmonitoring/forcing\nComfortable working safely around 24VDC control power and 480VAC three-phase industrial \npower distribution; able to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel prints\nProven ability to diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and controls issues \non automated equipment under production time pressure\nStrong documentation habits and demonstrated ability to guide, train, and direct the work of a \nless experienced technician\nHigh school diploma or equivalent required; technical/trade school training or an Associate's \ndegree in Electronics or Industrial Automation is a plus \nPreferred Qualifications\nJourneyman or master electrician license\nExperience with Beckhoff TwinCAT, Ignition by Inductive Automation, or similar \nSCADA/HMI/historian platforms\nOSHA 10/30 certification and NFPA 70E arc-flash safety training\nExperience supporting battery, energy storage, or other 24/7 industrial manufacturing \nenvironments \nDiversity and Inclusion\nPeak Energy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We strongly encourage \nwomen, people of color, and individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. We value skills, \npotential, and perspective over specific credentials. \nCompensation\nThe salary range for this role is $95,000 - $140,000, with actual pay varying based \non work location, experience, and skills. At Peak Energy, we value our employees and promote \nwork-life balance. Our competitive benefits package includes unlimited PTO, comprehensive \nmedical, dental, and vision coverage, a strong 401(k) plan, and equity opportunities. \nEqual Employment Opportunity\nAt Peak Energy Technologies Inc., we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes us \na more capable, innovative, and competitive company. 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