Staff Wire Harness Engineer, Electrical Systems Electrical Engineering * Berkeley, CA * Full ti[...]

Form Energy; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 147,959 - 194,218; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health benefits

Stock options

Job summary

Form Energy in Berkeley, CA seeks an experienced Electrical Harness Engineer to help develop the battery’s low‑voltage architecture. You will create harness schematics, select components, and work with vendors and in‑house test teams for validation across PCBA sensors and actuators.

Relocation assistance is available. The role emphasizes cross‑team collaboration with Mechanical and Compliance engineers, DFMA considerations, and clear communication of progress and solutions throughout product

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering.
• 7+ years in product development; energy storage or automotive experience a plus.
• Hands-on design of electro-mechanical systems and harnesses.
• Experience with PLM and harness design software.
• Knowledge of component ratings (voltage, temp, IP) for product certification.
• Familiarity with electrical schematics creation.

Responsibilities

• Define harness requirements and component selection with cross-functional teams.
• Create and maintain 2D schematics and harness assembly drawings.
• Source materials from approved suppliers with procurement.
• Define ICDs between PCBA controllers and devices (sensors/actuators).
• Collaborate on harness CAD routing with mechanical engineers (Poka Yoke, DFA).
• Support system-level bring-up, validation, and issue resolution.

Skills

Harness design

Systems engineering

EMI mitigation

Vendor collaboration

PCBA integration

Component selection

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

Zuken E3

SolidWorks

Catia

NX

Job description

Role Description

We are looking for an electrical harness engineer who can play a key role in the development of our battery's low voltage architecture. You will be part of a rapidly growing team responsible for harness schematics, component selection, PCBA and sensor interfaces, as well as working with vendors and in-house test teams for validation testing. The staff harness engineer shall have had exposure to a broad range of technical challenges and methods in the context of product development, including sealed component selection, EMI mitigation, DFM/DFA considerations. Cross-team collaboration throughout the product development organization is a critical part of this role, so systems-level thinking and multidisciplinary engineering are key traits of a successful candidate.

Relocation assistance is available.

What you'll do:

• Work cross-functionally with Mechanical, Electrical, Compliance engineers to define harness requirements and component selection
• Create and maintain 2D electrical single and multi-line schematics, draft harness assembly drawings for wire harness assemblies
• Work closely with procurement teams to source materials and components from approved suppliers
• Define ICDs (interface control documents) between PCBA controllers and devices (sensors, actuators, and other controllers)
• Collaborate closely with mechanical engineers on wire harness CAD routing in consideration of Poka Yoke and DFA
• Hands-on support of system-level bring-up and validation, as well as 5D/8D experience
• Communicate project progress, challenges, and solutions effectively to team members and management

What you'll bring:

• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering OR Mechatronics Engineering
• 7+ years experience in product development (experience in energy storage or automotive is a plus)
• Hands-on experience designing and building electro-mechanical systems and harnesses
• Expertise with 2D (3D bonus) PLM, and Harness design software such as Zuken E3, SolidWorks, Catia or NX
• Strong knowledge of component rating (voltage, temperature, IP etc.) in context of product certification (UL and NEC)
• Familiarity with creation of electrical schematics
• Strong electrical engineering fundamentals and familiarity with mechanical engineering fundamentals
• Bonus: direct PCBA & electronic circuitry design experience highly desired

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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.

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