Senior Electrical Engineer - Controls Panel

Belcan Corporation; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k)

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Belcan Corporation is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer - Controls Panel in Berkeley, CA, focusing on development and validation of advanced battery technology. You will manage full lifecycle of industrial control panels from schematic through vendor coordination and HV validation.

Qualifications include a BS in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of experience (or MS with 3+ years), proficiency in EPLAN, and strong knowledge of NEC/UL 508A standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience; OR Master’s with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in panel design software (EPLAN or equivalent).
• Demonstrated experience designing panels to NEC and UL 508A requirements.
• Hands-on experience with high voltage testing procedures and safety protocols.
• Strong knowledge of branch protection coordination, wire sizing, and power conversion device integration.
• Experience managing third-party panel fabrication vendors through design, build, and acceptance.
• Familiarity with PLM (Arena or Team Center), product development tools (JIRA), and requirement management tools (JAMA).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design control panels in compliance with NEC (NFPA 70) and UL 508A standards.
• Develop complete control panel schematic, layout and BOM using EPLAN.
• Select components including connectors, wire harnesses, breakers, fuses, and power conversion devices.
• Select components rated for 600V AC and 2000V DC HV applications.
• Collaborate with third-party panel vendors to translate design into assemblies; oversee HV testing procedures.
• Coordinate with mechanical engineers on enclosure selection, thermal management, and integration.
• Support DFMEA activities for panel-level risk mitigation.
• Work cross-functionally with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing teams to meet safety and compliance standards.

Skills

Control panel design

High voltage testing

NEC/UL 508A compliance

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

PLM/JIRA/JAMA familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

EPLAN

Arena/Teamcenter

JIRA

JAMA

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer - Controls Panel

Job Number: 365703

Category: Electrical / Electronics

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

Location: Berkeley, CA

Zip Code: 94702

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

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

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