Senior Electrical Engineer - HV Controls Panels for Battery Tech

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

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.