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Job Title: Senior Cell Test & Validation Engineer
Location: Broomfield, CO or Burlingame, CA
Department: Cell Engineering
Reports To: Cell Applications Engineering Manager
Position Type: Full-Time
About Peak Energy
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 on a resilient grid.
Sodium-Ion is cheap, readily available and safe, making it the leading contender in a rapidly evolving market.
Our leadership team is powered by decades of expertise in scaling gigawatt-level innovation at world-class companies such as Tesla, Northvolt, Apple, Powin, Enovix, Zipline, Solid Power, and Fluence. We are backed by strategic investment and product partners such as TDK Ventures and Eclipse Ventures.
We are a team of engineers, operators, entrepreneurs, and partners driven by a shared ambition to set the new performance standard for renewable energy and grid resilience.
If you want to define how a new chemistry is tested, validated, and trusted at commercial scale — and to build the lab, fixtures, and methods that make that possible — we encourage you to apply and help us power a more sustainable future.
About the Role - Senior Cell Test & Validation Engineer
Peak Energy is seeking a Senior Cell Test & Validation Engineer to play a key role in the cell-level test and validation program for commercial product cells. This role moves the cell from verification to validation — defining critical-to-quality (CTQ) metrics, designing the test campaigns that prove them out, and building the in-house infrastructure, fixtures, and data systems needed to execute them with rigor. You will lead electrochemical, life, and thermal characterization of cells, own external relationships for third-party safety and abuse testing, and apply a strong statistical foundation to demonstrate that cells meet performance, reliability, and safety expectations at scale.
The successful candidate combines hands-on lab expertise with the engineering discipline to make data-driven, defensible decisions about cells intended for commercial deployment.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities)
- Define and execute electrochemical characterization of commercial product cells, including capacity, DCIR/HPPC, rate capability, OCV/SOC mapping, coulombic and energy efficiency, and incremental capacity / differential voltage (IC/DV) analysis.
- Own cycle life and calendar life test programs across temperature, SOC, and duty-cycle conditions; design accelerated aging protocols and analyze degradation modes to inform life models and product warranty positions.
- Design and execute self-discharge characterization (open-circuit, micro-shorts, parasitic loss) at the cell level, including long-duration low-current measurements and storage condition matrices.
- Own third-party test engagements for thermal runaway, heat generation, and abuse testing (e.g., nail penetration, overcharge, external short, propagation, ARC, thermal characterization). Manage scopes of work, witness testing, review data, and translate results into product and system design feedback.
- Build and qualify in-house test and data-acquisition fixtures — including thermal chambers, calorimetry setups, current/voltage harnesses, temperature sensing, and custom DAQ — to expand internal test capability and reduce reliance on external labs.
- Operate, maintain, and calibrate battery cycler hardware across the lab fleet; establish equipment qualification, channel verification, calibration cadence, and measurement uncertainty budgets.
- Define cell critical-to-quality (CTQ) metrics in partnership with Cell Engineering, Quality, and Systems teams; translate product requirements into measurable test criteria with clear pass/fail thresholds.
- Lead the transition from verification to validation: design statistically rigorous test campaigns (sample size justification, DOE, GR&R, capability analysis, tolerance intervals, reliability statistics) that establish confidence in production-intent cells.
- Author and maintain test plans, SOPs, test reports, and validation packages that withstand internal and external technical review; ensure traceability from requirement test method result decision.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Cell R&D, Cell Quality, Cell Modeling, Systems Engineering, and Supplier Industrialization to align test strategy, share data, and close out failure investigations.
- Mentor junior engineers and technicians on lab discipline, data hygiene, statistical thinking, and safe handling of energized cells.
What You'll Bring (Qualifications)
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in an engineering or science discipline — Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or related.
- 5+ years of relevant experience in cell, battery, or electrochemical device test and validation, with demonstrated ownership of multi-quarter test programs on commercial product-level cells.
- Prior experience working inside a formal engineering organization with stage-gated product development, change control, and validation gates.
- Deep hands-on expertise in electrochemical characterization methods (capacity, DCIR/HPPC, cycle life, calendar life, self-discharge, IC/DV) and the instrumentation behind them.
- Direct experience operating, calibrating, and troubleshooting battery cyclers (e.g., Arbin, Maccor, BioLogic, Neware, Digatron) and environmental chambers.
- Demonstrated experience owning third-party test engagements for thermal runaway, abuse, heat generation, and thermal characterization, including authoring test protocols and reviewing third-party data.
- Track record of designing and building in-house test fixtures and DAQ systems — sensor selection, harnessing, signal conditioning, and software integration (LabVIEW, Python, or equivalent).
- Strong statistical background applied to verification and validation: sample size justification, DOE, ANOVA, regression, GR&R, capability indices, tolerance intervals, and reliability/life-data analysis.
- Proven ability to define CTQ metrics and translate product and system requirements into measurable, defensible cell-level test criteria.
- Clear technical writing and presentation skills; comfortable defending methods and conclusions to engineering, quality, and executive audiences.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with sodium-ion, lithium-ion, or other advanced battery chemistries at commercial cell formats (prismatic, pouch, or cylindrical).
- Working knowledge of battery safety and qualification standards (e.g., UN 38.3, UL 1973, UL 9540A, IEC 62619, SAE J2464) and the test sequences they prescribe.
- Familiarity with calorimetry techniques (ARC, IBC, isothermal) and heat-generation modeling at the cell level.
- Proficiency in Python, R, JMP, or Minitab for test data analysis and statistical inference; experience with structured time-series cycler data at scale.
- Experience deploying Jira, Smartsheet, or similar tools to manage test requests, deviations, and validation deliverables.
- Exposure to model-test correlation work with cell modeling, electrochemical simulation, or life-prediction teams.
- Six Sigma, ASQ CRE/CQE, or equivalent statistical/reliability certification.
Peak Energy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We strongly encourage women, people of color, and individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. We value skills, potential, and perspective over specific credentials. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't look perfect on paper, we still want to hear from you.
Our Core Values
- Speed Through Focus - Move fast but understand why. Focus on the goal, don't sacrifice quality.
- Mission Over Self - It's about the greater good; confident humility. Take ownership and accountability.
- Face the Brutal Truth - Transparency, honesty, big picture curiosity. Fearless decision making.
- Be a Good Person - Kindness, collaboration and teamwork.
Compensation & Benefits
The salary range for this role is $150,000 - $170,000, with actual pay varying based on work location, experience, and skills. Our competitive benefits package includes:
- Flexible time off
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Strong 401(k) plan
- Equity opportunities
- Many great work perks
Join us to thrive in a supportive environment while making a meaningful impact in the energy sector!
At Peak Energy Technologies Inc., we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes us a more capable, innovative, and competitive company. We welcome people who represent diversity in their backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. Peak Energy Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, aiming to reach our company's full potential by cultivating an inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Peak Energy
Job Title: Senior Cell Test & Validation Engineer
Location: Broomfield, CO or Burlingame, CA
Department: Cell Engineering
Reports To: Cell Applications Engineering Manager
Position Type: Full-Time
About Peak Energy
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 on a resilient grid.
Sodium-Ion is cheap, readily available and safe, making it the leading contender in a rapidly evolving market.
Our leadership team is powered by decades of expertise in scaling gigawatt-level innovation at world-class companies such as Tesla, Northvolt, Apple, Powin, Enovix, Zipline, Solid Power, and Fluence. We are backed by strategic investment and product partners such as TDK Ventures and Eclipse Ventures.
We are a team of engineers, operators, entrepreneurs, and partners driven by a shared ambition to set the new performance standard for renewable energy and grid resilience.
If you want to define how a new chemistry is tested, validated, and trusted at commercial scale — and to build the lab, fixtures, and methods that make that possible — we encourage you to apply and help us power a more sustainable future.
About the Role - Senior Cell Test & Validation Engineer
Peak Energy is seeking a Senior Cell Test & Validation Engineer to play a key role in the cell-level test and validation program for commercial product cells. This role moves the cell from verification to validation — defining critical-to-quality (CTQ) metrics, designing the test campaigns that prove them out, and building the in-house infrastructure, fixtures, and data systems needed to execute them with rigor. You will lead electrochemical, life, and thermal characterization of cells, own external relationships for third-party safety and abuse testing, and apply a strong statistical foundation to demonstrate that cells meet performance, reliability, and safety expectations at scale.
The successful candidate combines hands-on lab expertise with the engineering discipline to make data-driven, defensible decisions about cells intended for commercial deployment.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities)
- Define and execute electrochemical characterization of commercial product cells, including capacity, DCIR/HPPC, rate capability, OCV/SOC mapping, coulombic and energy efficiency, and incremental capacity / differential voltage (IC/DV) analysis.
- Own cycle life and calendar life test programs across temperature, SOC, and duty-cycle conditions; design accelerated aging protocols and analyze degradation modes to inform life models and product warranty positions.
- Design and execute self-discharge characterization (open-circuit, micro-shorts, parasitic loss) at the cell level, including long-duration low-current measurements and storage condition matrices.
- Own third-party test engagements for thermal runaway, heat generation, and abuse testing (e.g., nail penetration, overcharge, external short, propagation, ARC, thermal characterization). Manage scopes of work, witness testing, review data, and translate results into product and system design feedback.
- Build and qualify in-house test and data-acquisition fixtures — including thermal chambers, calorimetry setups, current/voltage harnesses, temperature sensing, and custom DAQ — to expand internal test capability and reduce reliance on external labs.
- Operate, maintain, and calibrate battery cycler hardware across the lab fleet; establish equipment qualification, channel verification, calibration cadence, and measurement uncertainty budgets.
- Define cell critical-to-quality (CTQ) metrics in partnership with Cell Engineering, Quality, and Systems teams; translate product requirements into measurable test criteria with clear pass/fail thresholds.
- Lead the transition from verification to validation: design statistically rigorous test campaigns (sample size justification, DOE, GR&R, capability analysis, tolerance intervals, reliability statistics) that establish confidence in production-intent cells.
- Author and maintain test plans, SOPs, test reports, and validation packages that withstand internal and external technical review; ensure traceability from requirement test method result decision.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Cell R&D, Cell Quality, Cell Modeling, Systems Engineering, and Supplier Industrialization to align test strategy, share data, and close out failure investigations.
- Mentor junior engineers and technicians on lab discipline, data hygiene, statistical thinking, and safe handling of energized cells.
What You'll Bring (Qualifications)
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in an engineering or science discipline — Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or related.
- 5+ years of relevant experience in cell, battery, or electrochemical device test and validation, with demonstrated ownership of multi-quarter test programs on commercial product-level cells.
- Prior experience working inside a formal engineering organization with stage-gated product development, change control, and validation gates.
- Deep hands-on expertise in electrochemical characterization methods (capacity, DCIR/HPPC, cycle life, calendar life, self-discharge, IC/DV) and the instrumentation behind them.
- Direct experience operating, calibrating, and troubleshooting battery cyclers (e.g., Arbin, Maccor, BioLogic, Neware, Digatron) and environmental chambers.
- Demonstrated experience owning third-party test engagements for thermal runaway, abuse, heat generation, and thermal characterization, including authoring test protocols and reviewing third-party data.
- Track record of designing and building in-house test fixtures and DAQ systems — sensor selection, harnessing, signal conditioning, and software integration (LabVIEW, Python, or equivalent).
- Strong statistical background applied to verification and validation: sample size justification, DOE, ANOVA, regression, GR&R, capability indices, tolerance intervals, and reliability/life-data analysis.
- Proven ability to define CTQ metrics and translate product and system requirements into measurable, defensible cell-level test criteria.
- Clear technical writing and presentation skills; comfortable defending methods and conclusions to engineering, quality, and executive audiences.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with sodium-ion, lithium-ion, or other advanced battery chemistries at commercial cell formats (prismatic, pouch, or cylindrical).
- Working knowledge of battery safety and qualification standards (e.g., UN 38.3, UL 1973, UL 9540A, IEC 62619, SAE J2464) and the test sequences they prescribe.
- Familiarity with calorimetry techniques (ARC, IBC, isothermal) and heat-generation modeling at the cell level.
- Proficiency in Python, R, JMP, or Minitab for test data analysis and statistical inference; experience with structured time-series cycler data at scale.
- Experience deploying Jira, Smartsheet, or similar tools to manage test requests, deviations, and validation deliverables.
- Exposure to model-test correlation work with cell modeling, electrochemical simulation, or life-prediction teams.
- Six Sigma, ASQ CRE/CQE, or equivalent statistical/reliability certification.
Peak Energy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We strongly encourage women, people of color, and individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. We value skills, potential, and perspective over specific credentials. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't look perfect on paper, we still want to hear from you.
Our Core Values
- Speed Through Focus - Move fast but understand why. Focus on the goal, don't sacrifice quality.
- Mission Over Self - It's about the greater good; confident humility. Take ownership and accountability.
- Face the Brutal Truth - Transparency, honesty, big picture curiosity. Fearless decision making.
- Be a Good Person - Kindness, collaboration and teamwork.
Compensation & Benefits
The salary range for this role is $150,000 - $170,000, with actual pay varying based on work location, experience, and skills. Our competitive benefits package includes:
- Flexible time off
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Strong 401(k) plan
- Equity opportunities
- Many great work perks
Join us to thrive in a supportive environment while making a meaningful impact in the energy sector!
At Peak Energy Technologies Inc., we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes us a more capable, innovative, and competitive company. We welcome people who represent diversity in their backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. Peak Energy Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, aiming to reach our company's full potential by cultivating an inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
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Align your credentials to TN requirements
Your degree field must map directly to test engineering work. A diploma in electrical, computer, or systems engineering carries the most weight. A general science degree may require additional documentation at the port of entry (for Canadians) or consulate (for Mexicans) to demonstrate your coursework aligns with the specific role.
Target employers with recent visa filings
Search Migrate Mate for employers with recent visa filings in engineering roles. Companies experienced with visa sponsorship understand work visa processes, which can streamline your hiring timeline from offer to start date.
Clarify the offer letter before accepting
Your TN visa application lives or dies on the job offer letter. Confirm it names your role as 'Test Engineer,' lists engineering as the required degree field, and describes duties that match USMCA's engineering occupation definition.
Prepare for border entry as a Canadian
As a Canadian, you present your TN application directly at a U.S. port of entry with no prior USCIS filing. Bring your degree transcript, your employer's support letter, and your passport. Incomplete packets are the top reason CBP officers decline admission.
Book your consular appointment early as a Mexican professional
Mexican TN applicants go through a U.S. consulate and face a 50,000-per-year cap on TN status grants. Schedule your DS-160 appointment as early as possible after receiving your offer letter to avoid losing your start date.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Identifying employers open to TN sponsorship for Test Engineers takes time without the right data. Migrate Mate filters job listings by visa sponsorship type so you reach decision-makers who have already committed to the hiring process.
Test Engineer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Test Engineer role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, Test Engineer qualifies under the USMCA's Engineering category, which covers roles that require a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field. The key is that your job duties must involve engineering work, such as designing test protocols, validating systems, or analyzing product performance, not just running automated scripts without engineering judgment.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Test Engineers?
TN has no lottery and no annual cap for Canadian professionals, so you can apply any time you have a qualifying offer. H-1B visa selection is random and limited to one attempt per fiscal year for most applicants. TN is also employer-transferable without USCIS approval for Canadians, making job changes faster. The trade-off is that TN does not allow dual immigrant intent, so green card planning requires careful structuring.
What documents does a Canadian Test Engineer need at the border?
You need your university transcripts or degree certificate, a detailed offer letter from your U.S. employer that identifies the role as Test Engineer and specifies engineering as the required field, and a support letter from your employer outlining the position and your qualifications. CBP officers assess all three together at the port of entry (for Canadian citizens) or you'll present them at a U.S. consulate (for Mexican citizens). Missing or vague documentation is the most common reason for a TN denial.
Where can I find Test Engineer jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It filters open Test Engineer positions by employers willing to sponsor TN visas for Canadian and Mexican professionals, so you avoid wasting applications on companies unfamiliar with the process. Searching general job boards often surfaces roles where TN sponsorship was never considered by the hiring team.
Can a Mexican Test Engineer switch employers while on TN status?
Yes, but the process is more involved than it is for Canadians. Mexican TN holders must obtain a new TN approval from USCIS or a new stamp from a U.S. consulate before starting with the new employer. You cannot simply present documents at the border as Canadians can. Plan for at least several weeks between accepting an offer and your first day with the new company.