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 It’s 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 Energy’s 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.

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