Senior Electrical Engineer - Controls

Belcan; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 96,432 - 110,208; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Belcan is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer - Controls Panel for a role in Berkeley, CA. You will be responsible for developing and validating battery technology through the design of industrial control panels, ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering along with 5+ years of relevant experience. The position requires expertise in panel design software such as EPLAN and strong knowledge of high voltage testing procedures.

Benefits include health care, 401(k), and education assistance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in electrical engineering; or 3+ with a Master's.
• Demonstrated experience designing panels to NEC and UL 508A requirements.
• Hands-on experience in high voltage testing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Design control panels in compliance with NEC and UL 508A standards.
• Develop complete control panel schematic, layout, and BOM using EPLAN.
• Select components for high-voltage applications and manage vendor relationships.

Skills

Panel design software EPLAN

High voltage testing procedures

Communication and collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Job description

Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer - Controls Panel

Pay Rate: Up to $70-80 /hr. (DOE)

A Senior Electrical Engineer - Controls Panel job opportunity is available with our client in Berkeley, Ca. In this role you will impact development and validation of groundbreaking battery technology. As part of our BMS Hardware & Electrical System team, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of industrial control panel design - from component selection and schematic development through vendor coordination and high voltage validation. To be considered for this role you will have a 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.

Job Duties

• Design the control panel panels in compliance with NEC (NFPA 70) and UL 508A standards


• Develop complete control panel schematic, layout and BOM using EPLAN


• Select appropriate control panel components including connectors, wire harnesses, branch circuit protection devices (breakers, fuses), and power conversion devices (drives, transformers, rectifiers)


• Select components rated for 600V AC and 2000V DC high-voltage applications


• Work directly with third-party panel vendors to translate design intent into built assemblies. Execute and oversee high-voltage testing procedures including hipot, insulation resistance, and functional validation


• Collaborate with mechanical engineers on panel enclosure selection, thermal management, and physical integration


• Support DFMEA activities for panel-level failure mode identification and risk mitigation


• Work cross-functionally with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing teams to deliver panels that meet the highest safety and compliance standards.

Knowledge/Experience/Education/Skills

• 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 SW EPLAN or equivalent


• Demonstrated experience designing panels to NEC and UL 508A requirements


• Hands-on experience in testing with high voltage testing procedures and associated safety protocols


• Strong working 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 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

EEO Statement

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.

Benefits

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.