Manufacturing Software Intern (Summer… at Peak Energy · Burlingame

Summary: Peak Energy is a pioneering company focused on advancing Sodium-Ion battery systems for renewable energy. They are seeking a motivated engineering intern to join their Manufacturing Operations team, where the intern will work on software systems that enhance production workflows and support energy storage solutions. Responsibilities: - Develop and debug Ignition SCADA/MES scripts for production workflows and operator interfaces - Perform on-site debugging of shop floor systems and provide hands-on support during production - Shadow and support requirements gathering across process, manufacturing, and design teams to understand how MES needs to reflect real operational workflows - Build and improve genealogy and traceability logic for ESS assembly processes - Build and maintain data pipelines connecting shop floor systems to cloud infrastructure (AWS) - Support cloud-based manufacturing data infrastructure including storage, compute, and event-driven pipelines on AWS (S3, Lambda, EKS) - Contribute to internal tooling and dashboards that surface production and quality data Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field - Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g. Python, Go, Rust, TypeScript, etc.) - Interest in manufacturing systems, automation, or energy technology - Must be able to work on-site in Burlingame, CA - Self-directed, communicative, and comfortable working in a fast-moving startup environment Preferred Qualifications: - Exposure to SCADA, MES, PLC, or industrial automation (Ignition, Siemens, Rockwell, etc.) - Familiarity with SQL or time-series data concepts - Prior internship or coursework in manufacturing, robotics, or hardware-adjacent software Required Skills: Python, AWS Important Skills: SCADA, MES Nice-to-Have Skills: Self-directed, Interest in energy technology Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer Benefits: Direct mentorship from engineers running a real production MES, Exposure to ESS manufacturing and energy storage at scale, A concrete, demo-able deliverable — shipped code, not slide decks