Electrical Panel Design Engineer

Fulfil; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work structure

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401K

Life and disability coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Fulfil is hiring an Electrical Controls Engineer to design and support UL 508A compliant control panels for our automation platforms. You will own design, documentation, and validation of electrical systems ensuring safety and regulatory compliance; collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable automation.

You will work on motor control, safety circuits, and panel certification, with hands-on panel builds and customer-site deployments.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of professional work experience.
• Strong knowledge of UL 508A, NFPA 79 and NEC (NFPA 70).
• Experience performing SCCR calculations and protection coordination.
• Hands-on design/documentation of control panels and machine wiring.
• Experience with motor control systems.
• Familiarity with PLC hardware (SICK, Allen-Bradley, Siemens).
• Knowledge of Ethernet, Modbus, CAN protocols.
• Functional safety experience (ISO 13849 or IEC 62061).
• Proficiency in electrical CAD tools (SolidWorks Electrical).
• Strong troubleshooting skills and safety discipline.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Willingness to travel ~15%.

Responsibilities

• Design UL 508A compliant control panels and electrical systems.
• Develop schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams and BOMs.
• Perform SCCR calculations and protection coordination.
• Select components: breakers, contactors, PLCs, safety relays, power supplies.
• Design motor control, emergency stop, and safety circuits.
• Ensure NFPA 79 wiring methods and safety compliance.
• Collaborate with PLC engineers to integrate controls functions.
• Support panel builds and work with contract shops.
• Assist panel certification and labeling processes.
• Troubleshoot during bring-up, commissioning, and deployment.
• Support installation at customer sites as needed.
• Promote safe engineering practices and electrical safety standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks Electrical

PLC platforms (SICK/AB/Siemens)

Job description

Fulfil is a well-funded, rapidly growing, and inclusive company that has developed a custom automation robotics system to pick and pack online orders of groceries and other consumables, bringing delight and a value proposition to consumers that doesn’t exist today. Additionally, its unique design and technology is purpose-built to solve today’s environmental problems in the world’s food supply chain. Founded by a team with previous startup success and backed by top-tier VCs, we are committed to reducing waste, improving environmental impact, and reducing emissions with truly new technology. Our first commercial product launch with the technology was in summer 2022.

We can’t do it alone - we’re seeking curious, capable, passionate team members motivated by the opportunity to create lasting impact on the world through their work. This role offers ample growth opportunities while working side-by-side with a passionate, multi-disciplinary team spanning mechanical, software, computer vision, systems integration, and operations to design world-changing technology.

Fulfil is committed to creating an inclusive culture, and we celebrate diversity of all kinds.

Job Description

Fulfil is hiring an Electrical Controls Engineer to design and support industrial control systems and UL 508A compliant control panels for our automation platforms. In this role, you will own the design, documentation, and validation of control panels and electrical systems, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards including UL 508A, NFPA 79, and NEC (NFPA 70). You will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to bring reliable, scalable automation systems to life.

In This Role You Will

• Design industrial control panels in compliance with UL 508A, NFPA 79, and NEC (NFPA 70)
• Develop electrical schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials
• Perform short-circuit current rating (SCCR) calculations
• Select and specify control system components including breakers, contactors, PLCs, safety relays, and power supplies
• Design motor control systems, emergency stop circuits, safety circuits, and power distribution architectures
• Ensure compliance with NFPA 79 requirements for wiring methods, disconnects, grounding, overcurrent protections, and safety circuits
• Collaborate with PLC software engineers to integrate controls functionality
• Support panel builds and work closely with contract panel shops
• Support panel certification and labeling processes
• Troubleshoot electrical and controls issues during system bring-up, commissioning, and deployment
• Support installation and commissioning at customer sites as needed
• Promote safe engineering practices and ensure compliance with applicable electrical safety standards

What We’re Looking For

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of professional work experience
• Strong working knowledge of UL 508A, NFPA 79, and NEC (NFPA 70)
• Experience performing SCCR calculations and protection coordination
• Hands‑on experience designing and documenting control panels and industrial machine wiring systems
• Experience with motor control systems
• Familiarity with PLC hardware platforms (SICK, Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, etc.)
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Ethernet, Modbus, CAN, etc.)
• Experience with functional safety in accordance with ISO 13849 or IEC 62061
• Proficiency in electrical CAD tools (SolidWorks Electrical or similar)
• Strong troubleshooting skills and practical experience with industrial electrical systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel 15% of the time

What We’d Love To See

• Experience working in a UL 508A panel shop environment
• Direct experience applying NFPA 79 to design and installations
• Familiarity with UL field evaluations and inspection processes
• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing or scalable panel production
• Knowledge of functional safety standards (ISO 13849 and IEC 61508)
• Prior experience in robots or automated industrial systems
• Experience in a fast-paced startup environment
• Not afraid of robots

What You Get

• A chance to be an early team member and leader of a rapidly growing startup and have an impact on company and technology direction
• The ability to solve challenging problems with a skilled, dedicated and friendly multi-disciplinary team
• A balanced, highly collaborative work environment
• A hybrid work structure
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 401K, life, and disability coverage
• A PTO policy that encourages and expects employees to take time to enjoy life outside of work
• The salary range for this position is $127,000 - $165,000 plus stock and benefits. Pay within the range is based on candidate experience, job‑specific skills, education, and work location.

At Fulfil we value diversity and always treat all employees and job applicants based on merit, qualifications, capabilities, and talent. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.