Mechanical Design Intern

Job Description

Mechanical Design Intern | Peak Energy Technologies Inc.

The Tone:
This is an internship at Peak Energy Technologies Inc. The company is advancing utility-scale sodium-ion energy storage systems (ESS) as a new standard for renewable energy. This role is crucial for the mechanical design of these innovative energy storage solutions, supporting the creation and validation of components. Your contributions will help bring cutting-edge, sustainable energy technology from concept to deployment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Pay: $30 hourly
• Team: ESS team, collaborating with design, analysis, manufacturing, and test functions
• Mission: This person focuses on the mechanical design of utility-scale sodium-ion energy storage systems.
• Tech Stack: 3D CAD software, CATIA V6, Siemens NX, MATLAB, FEA, CFD

What You’ll Actually Do
• Design specific mechanical components for energy storage systems, including module enclosures, adhesives, plastic parts, high current conductors, and communications harnessing.
• Collaborate with thermal and structural analysts and other design functions to inform mechanical design decisions.
• Develop and test prototypes for mechanical designs, contributing to a culture of rapid iteration.
• Support the validation of Peak Energy products through all stages, from initial concept to field deployment.
• Aid in transitioning maturing product designs smoothly into mass production.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering, engineering physics, or an equivalent field.
• Experience: Experience with building prototypes and familiarity with 3D CAD software.
• Skills: Strong grasp of mechanical and thermal engineering fundamentals; basic understanding of power electronics and electrical fundamentals.
• Bonus: Experience with CATIA V6 or Siemens NX, and familiarity with simulation or analysis tools like MATLAB, FEA, or CFD.