Electrical Engineer

Belcan Corporation; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 61,992 - 103,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

401(k)

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Belcan Corporation in Berkeley, CA is seeking a Test Equipment Design Engineer, Electrical to manage the full PCBA design lifecycle for high-power systems. You will generate requirements, select components, develop schematics and layouts, and lead bring-up and verification with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Electrical/Computer Engineering with 5+ years' experience (battery/energy storage a plus) and hands-on Altium, power electronics, and safety/compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience (battery or energy storage systems experience is a plus); OR Master's degree with years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in PCBA design ECAD SW Altium or equivalent
• Hands-on experience with sensors, power electronics (high voltage, high power, AC, SMPS, LDO), processing (MCU, MPU, SOM), networking (Ethernet, CAN-FD, isoSPI), on board communication (SPI, UART, I2C, JTAG), data acquisition (IO, ADC, DAC), and control systems (gate drivers, motor drivers, HSD)

Responsibilities

• Full lifecycle of PCBA design—from requirements generation and component selection to schematic & layout development, design release through vendor DFM and bring up
• Ensure PCBA designs meet safety, reliability, and compliance standards for high-power and hazardous systems
• Create requirements, DFMEA/CFMEA, electrical block diagrams, simulations, analysis, schematics, layouts, bring-up/test plans, and 8D reports
• Work cross-functionally with System Engineering, Mechanical/Electro-Mechanical, Firmware/Software, and Test/Verification teams to define, design, and test PCBAs and resolve Electrical System related issues
• Support troubleshooting, maintenance, and continuous improvement of released PCBA designs
• Document Design Concepts, Architecture, Block Diagrams, Bring-Up/Test Results, Root Cause Investigations, and Decision Matrices

Skills

Power electronics

PCB design

Schematic capture

Electrical systems

Safety compliance

DFMEA/CFMEA

JIRA

PLM tools

Cross-functional collaboration

High-voltage

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Computer Engineering

5+ years experience (battery/energy storage a plus)

Tools

Altium

Arena/Teamcenter

JAMA

CAN-FD

Ethernet

Job description

Job Title: Test Equipment Design Engineer, Electrical
Pay Rate: Up to $ 75.18/hr. (DOE)
Location: Berkeley, CA
Zip Code: 94702

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the full lifecycle of PCBA design - from requirements generation, component selection, schematic & layout development, design release through vendor DFM, bring up, verification, configuration management, sustaining
• Ensure PCBA designs meet safety, reliability, and compliance standards for high-power and hazardous systems
• Create requirements, DFMEA/CFMEA, electrical block diagrams, simulations, analysis, schematics, layouts, bring-up/test plans, and 8 Discipline (8D) reports
• Work cross functionally with System Engineering, Mechanical/Electro-Mechnical, Firmware/Software, & Test/Verification teams to define, design, & test PCBAs and resolve Electrical System related issues
• Support troubleshooting, maintenance, and continuous improvement of released PCBA designs
• Document Design Concepts, Architecture, Block Diagrams, Bring-Up/Test Results, Root Cause Investigations, and Decision Matrices

Skills/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience (battery or energy storage systems experience is a plus); OR Master's degree with years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in PCBA design ECAD SW Altium or equivalent
• Hands-on experience with sensors, power electronics (high voltage, high power, AC, SMPS, LDO), processing (MCU, MPU, SOM), networking (Ethernet, CAN-FD, isoSPI), on board communication (SPI, UART, I2C, JTAG), data acquisition (IO, ADC, DAC), and control systems (gate drivers, motor drivers, HSD)
• Strong understanding of safety and compliance considerations in high-power and/or chemical environments
• Demonstrated experience designing PCBAs and Electrical Systems to UL 991, 1973, 9540, 1998 requirements
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance speed, rigor, and safety
• Familiarity with the SW including PLM (e.g. Arena or Team Center), product development SW (e.g. JIRA) and requirement management tools (e.g. JAMA)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently and cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment

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.

' Belcan provides a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a pay range of $75.18/hr. however, we consider several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline.

Benefits offered may include

• health care, dental, vision, life insurance
• 401(k)
• education assistance
• paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law