Staff Electrical Engineer - Control Panel

Form Energy; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Stock options

Holistic benefits package

Premium-covered health/dental/vision

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Form Energy, based in Berkeley, CA, is hiring a Staff Control Panel Designer to drive the full lifecycle of industrial panel design for a next-generation battery technology. You will ensure NEC/UL compliance, develop schematics, layouts and BOMs in EPLAN, and coordinate with external vendors to deliver safe high-voltage assemblies.

Relocation assistance is available. The role offers exposure to cutting-edge energy storage hardware and cross-functional collaboration across engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• 7+ years of relevant experience; or 5+ years with a Master’s degree.
• Experience designing panels to NEC and UL 508A requirements.
• Hands-on high-voltage testing and safety protocol knowledge.
• Strong vendor management and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design control panels in compliance with NEC (NFPA 70) and UL 508A.
• Develop complete control panel schematic, layout and BOM using EPLAN.
• Select components including connectors, wire harnesses and power devices.
• Choose components rated for 600V AC and 2000V DC HV applications.
• Collaborate with third-party panel vendors from design to build.
• Oversee HV testing procedures such as hipot and insulation tests.
• Work with mechanical for enclosure, thermal management and integration.
• Support DFMEA activities for risk mitigation.

Skills

Panel design

EPLAN

High-voltage testing

NEC compliance

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

PLM tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EPLAN

Arena

Teamcenter

JIRA

JAMA

Job description

Are you ready to build America's energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We're revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what's possible, we're giving clean energy a whole new form!

In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a "Best Invention", MIT Technology Review as a "Top Climate Tech Company To Watch", and Fast Company as "One of the Next Big Things In Tech". We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and production of our iron-air batteries is underway at our first high-volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia.

Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it's a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing - might be the most exciting moment in the company's history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.

Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you've come to the right place.

Role Description

Form Energy is hiring a Staff Control Panel Designer to impact development and validation of our 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. You will work cross-functionally with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing teams to deliver panels that meet the highest safety and compliance standards. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and be part of the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission!

Relocation assistance is available.

What You'll Do

• 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

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field with 7+ years of relevant experience; OR Master's degree with 5+ 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

Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy's culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here.

When it comes to you and your family's health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed.

To build America's energy future, we need everyone at the table. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.

If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact [e-mail]. Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion.

Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. Please be aware that we will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.

Compensation Range: $147,959 - $194,218