Control Panel Designer

Control Panel Designer

SIRITECH

Solutions Berkeley, CA Job Details Contract $55 - $60 an hour 12 hours ago Qualifications Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C) protocol Occupational safety regulation compliance Analog circuit design Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering Bachelor of Science Engineering Schematic development for electrical drafting Electrical engineering Universal asynchronous receiver-transmitter (UART) protocol Microcontrollers Product development projects Bachelor's degree Master of Science Ethernet Computer Engineering Master's degree in electrical engineering Design for manufacturability (DFM) Master's degree in computer engineering Senior level Electrical Engineering Cross-functional collaboration Communication skills Sensors Cross-functional communication Engineering validation Product lifecycle management Circuit boards 10 years

Full Job Description Electrical Engineer Team:

Electrical Engineering -

Energy Storage Systems Location:

Berkeley, CA Duration:

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

Interview Process:

2 steps

Why It's Open:

New QMU project is ramping and timeline is aggressive. Team is behind schedule and internal resources have been reallocated. Immediate need for schematic capture ownership + layout oversight to recover schedule. This is a high-impact, execution-focused role with tight turnaround.

Mission/Project Overview:

Client's Electrical Engineering team is seeking immediate PCBA support for the QMU (Quad Management Unit), leveraging prior AMU/ZMU designs while adapting to updated system requirements. The QMU board enables power distribution, actuator control, sensor interfacing, and safety-compliant communication within the client's battery energy storage system.

Core Responsibilities:

Own schematic capture in Altium (leveraging existing AMU/ZMU architecture). Provide PCB layout oversight (signal integrity, power integrity, DFM considerations). Support board bring-up and validation. Ensure compliance with safety and industrial standards. Partner cross-functionally with firmware, systems, and hardware teams. Operate independently in a fast-paced, schedule-driven environment.

Technical Scope:

Design Functions Power to and control of actuators, fans, and sensors Power to and communication with downstream electronics Safety-compliant communication pathway between quad skid and pack system

Communication Interfaces:

1Gbps (1000BASE-T1) Single Pair Ethernet

CAN-FD SPI / UART

/ iso

SPI / I2C / JTAG

Critical Components:

Compute:

MCU (LQFP), MPU SOM (SMARC carrier)

Ethernet:

Switch (196-pin BGA, 0.8mm pitch),

PHYs Power:

48V input, 24V/5V buck converters, 3V3/1V8/1V1

LDOs Peripherals:

IO expanders, ADCs, DACs, motor drivers, high-side drivers

Must-Haves:

5+ years electrical design experience (10+ preferred) BS/MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering Strong Altium experience Schematic capture ownership experience PCB layout experience (multi-layer boards, controlled impedance preferred) Experience with: 48V power systems High-speed Ethernet (1000BASE-T1 highly important) CAN-FD Data acquisition and control systems Board bring-up + full product development lifecycle exposure Strong understanding of safety/compliance in high-power or chemical environments Familiarity with UL standards:

UL1998, UL1973, UL9540, UL991

Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Nice-to-Haves:

10+ years of experience Energy storage / EV / automotive / industrial background Experience with SOM/smart carrier interfaces Deep hands-on PCB layout execution (not just review)

Job Type:

Contract Pay:

$55.00 - $60.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person