Senior Electrical Engineer - Controls Panel
$128,662–$168,844 year
On-site · Berkeley, California, United States
Job Summary
Senior Control Panel Designer responsible for the full lifecycle of industrial control panel design—from component selection and schematic development to vendor coordination and high-voltage validation—contributing to Form Energy’s battery technology and manufacturing scale-up. Design panels in compliance with NEC and UL 508A, develop complete control panel schematics/layouts/BOMs using EPLAN, select HV components (600V AC, 2000V DC), coordinate with third-party vendors, perform hipot and insulation resistance tests, and support DFMEA activities; collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing teams.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience; OR Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience
- Proficiency in panel design software such as EPLAN or equivalent
- Demonstrated experience designing panels to NEC and UL 508A requirements
- Hands-on experience in high-voltage testing procedures and associated safety protocols
- Strong knowledge of branch protection coordination, wire sizing, and power conversion device integration
- Experience managing third-party panel fabrication vendors through design, build, and acceptance phases
- Familiarity with PLM tools (e.g. Arena or Team Center) and requirement management tools (e.g. JAMA, JIRA)
- Strong communication and collaboration skills; ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Apply with one swipe on Sorce. We auto-fill applications and apply on your behalf — no cover letters, no 40-minute forms.
Hiring someone like this?
Get your role in front of qualified candidates on Sorce.