Electrical Design Engineer

Belcan; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Test Equipment Design Engineer in Berkeley, CA. You will design and deliver custom test equipment for electrical testing of battery systems. Essential qualifications include a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering and 3+ years of experience in test equipment development. The role requires proficiency with both mCAD and eCAD tools, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills. Insurance benefits and a 401(k) plan are included.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in electrical design and/or test equipment development.
• Basic proficiency with mCAD tools.
• Proficiency with eCAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy custom test equipment.
• Create electrical schematics for complex test systems.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers for test stands.

Skills

Electrical design

Test equipment development

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

Altium

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Job Title

Test Equipment Design Engineer, Electrical

Contract

3 months

Pay

$ 60/ hr (DOE)

Job Summary

A Test Equipment Design Engineer, Electrical job opportunity is open with our client in Berkeley, CA. In this role you will be responsible for the design and delivery of test equipment that enables the execution of critical tests across our iron‑air battery systems and supporting hardware.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy custom test equipment used in the electrical testing of BMS hardware and firmware/software.
• Create electrical schematics to capture complex test system designs including the design of control panels, test racks, custom PCBAs, harnesses, etc.
• Architect and implement test equipment for air and liquid‑handling test beds used in the verification testing of our BESS auxiliary systems.
• Own the selection and implementation of sensors, actuators, and data acquisition systems.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers on the physical form factor of test stands, optimizing for operability, maintenance and safety.
• Contribute to the software development of test beds, including control, automation, and data acquisition functionality.
• Ensure equipment designs meet safety, reliability, and compliance standards for high‑power and hazardous systems.
• Document test system designs, usage guidelines, and validation procedures.
• Support troubleshooting, maintenance, and continuous improvement of deployed test infrastructure.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in electrical design and/or test equipment development (battery or energy systems experience is a plus).
• Basic proficiency with mCAD tools (SolidWorks, NX, etc.).
• Proficiency with eCAD tools (Altium, AutoCAD Electrical/E‑Plan, etc.).
• Experience designing control panels adhering to UL508A standards.
• Experience working with industrial automation hardware (PLCs, HMIs, etc.).
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, with the ability to balance speed, rigor, and safety.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced environment.

Benefits (Inferred from the description)

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.