Form Energy

energy technology

SeniorElectricalEngineer-ControlsPanel

$129–169k Berkeley, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Senior Electrical Engineer - Controls Panel at Form Energy. Skills: Control panel design, EPLAN, High-voltage applications. Design control panel panels. Develop control panel schematic”

Industry & Context.

energy technology
Eligibility Requirements

Relocation assistance is available

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field with 5+ years of relevant 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, 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

Nice to Have

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)

What You'll Do.

Design control panel panels

Develop control panel schematic

Select control panel components

Select high-voltage components

Work with panel vendors

Execute high-voltage testing

Collaborate with mechanical engineers

Support DFMEA activities

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work cross-functionally with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing teams; Collaborate with mechanical engineers; Work independently and cross-functionally

Communication Scope

Communication and collaboration skills

Process & Methodology

Manage third-party panel fabrication vendors

Full 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 Senior 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.

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