Sr. Control Panel Designer

Location: Berkeley CA (onsite strongly preferred; can be remote during contract period if open to relocating at end of contract)

Duration:  06 months contract to hire (extension and/or conversion possible based on performance)

Start Date: ASAP (highly urgent)

Interview Process: 2 step with the hiring manager then the technical lead

Why Its Open

Need for a dedicated Sr. Control Panel Designer to support growing battery system deployments.

Increasing project volume and customer demand.

This role complements PCB-level design by owning panel-level wiring controls and power integration.

About the Team

Same BMS-focused Electrical Engineering team supporting grid-scale energy storage.

Works closely with PCB designers and system engineers.

Team environment is collaborative inclusive and execution-focused.

About the Role / Mission

Design and document control panels used in Form Energys battery systems.

Focus is on wiring interconnections power distribution and controls not PCB layout.

Supports the Auxiliary Management Unit (AMU) which sits within the auxiliary control panel and interfaces with PCB electronics.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Control Panel Design

Design auxiliary battery system control panels using E-Plan.

Create wiring diagrams and panel layouts.

Ensure all components are correctly connected and controlled.

Electrical Integration

Design power and control wiring between boards panels and systems.

Select appropriate control components and interconnects.

Ensure panels meet electrical and safety requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with PCB Layout Designer and EE team.

Support integration between board-level electronics and panel-level systems.

Must-Haves

5-7 years of control panel design experience.

Strong proficiency with E-Plan preferred if not then either AutoCAD Electrical or SolidWorks.

Strong understanding of electrical wiring control systems and power distribution.

Experience with high speeds (10Gb) and high voltage.

Experience designing panels for industrial energy or battery systems.

Nice-to-Haves

Battery energy storage or power systems experience.

Functional safety exposure.

Understanding of hardware/software integration boundaries.

Security-aware hardware or controls experience.

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time