Electronics Engineer – Complex Systems and Controls Lead

Berkeley Lab; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkeley Lab’s Engineering Division seeks a Senior Electronics Engineering Associate in Berkeley, CA to lead complex electrical/electronic systems design, integration, operation, maintenance, testing, commissioning, and modernization for ALS, ALS-U, and related projects.

You will translate requirements into practical designs, develop drawings, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring safety and compliance with Lab standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree or equivalent in electrical/electronics engineering or related field.
• Five+ years of progressively responsible professional experience.
• Experience independently executing complex technical assignments.
• Strong knowledge in electrical/electronics systems, instrumentation, controls, or system integration.
• Experience developing and maintaining engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, procedures, and records.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and technical writing skills.
• Experience coordinating work across multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency with CAD, documentation, configuration management, and productivity tools.
• Ability to learn and apply new technologies as needed.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead complex technical assignments and projects from planning through closeout.
• Design, integration, operation, troubleshooting, testing, maintenance, and modernization of electrical, electronic, control, and instrumentation systems.
• Translate requirements into practical designs, work packages, installation requirements, test procedures, and documentation.
• Develop schematics, wiring diagrams, layouts, and as-built records.
• Coordinate technical activities with engineers, technicians, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to personnel.
• Ensure compliance with Lab requirements, codes, and safety standards.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Electronics engineering

Instrumentation

Controls

System integration

Troubleshooting

Technical writing

Communication

Project coordination

CAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

AutoCAD

OrCAD

KiCad

Altium

Windchill

Job description

Berkeley Lab’s Engineering Division seeks a Senior Electronics Engineering Associate in Berkeley, CA to lead complex electrical/electronic systems design, integration, operation, maintenance, testing, commissioning, and modernization for ALS, ALS-U, and related projects.

You will translate requirements into practical designs, develop drawings, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring safety and compliance with Lab standards.