Staff Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Staff Electrical Engineer
Pay Rate: Up to $70-$80 /hr. (DOE)
Location: Berkeley, CA
Zip Code: 94702

A Staff Electrical Engineer job opportunity is available with our client in Berkeley, Ca. As part of the BMS Hardware & Electrical System team, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of PCBA design - from requirements generation, component selection, schematic & layout development, release through vendor DFM, bring up, and verification. To be considered for this opportunity you will have 7+ years of relevant experience (battery or energy storage systems experience is a plus).

Job Duties
* As part of our BMS Hardware & Electrical System team, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of PCBA design - from requirements generation, component selection, schematic & layout development, release through vendor DFM, bring up, and verification.
* Work cross-functionally with mechanical, firmware, and manufacturing teams to deliver PCBAs that meet the highest safety and compliance standards.
* Responsible for the full lifecycle of PCBA design - from requirements generation, component selection, schematic & layout development, design release through vendor DFM, bring up, verification, configuration management, sustaining
* Ensure PCBA designs meet safety, reliability, and compliance standards for high power and hazardous systems
* Create requirements, DFMEA/CFMEA, electrical block diagrams, simulations, analysis, schematics, layouts, bring-up/test plans, and 8 Discipline (8D) reports
* Work cross functionally with System Engineering, Mechanical/Electro-Mechanical, Firmware/Software, & Test/Verification teams to define, design, & test PCBAs and resolve Electrical System related issues
* Support troubleshooting, maintenance, and continuous improvement of released PCBA designs
* Document Design Concepts, Architecture, Block Diagrams, Bring-Up/Test Results, Root Cause Investigations, and Decision Matrices.
Knowledge/Skills/Education/Experience
* Bachelor"s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 7+ years of relevant experience (battery or energy storage systems experience is a plus); OR Master's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.
* Proficiency in PCBA design ECAD SW Altium or equivalent
* Hands-on experience with sensors, power electronics (high voltage, high power, AC, SMPS, LDO), processing (MCU, MPU, SOM), networking (Ethernet, CAN-FD, isoSPI), on board communication (SPI, UART, I2C, JTAG), data acquisition (IO, ADC, DAC), and control systems (gate drivers, motor drivers, HSD)
* Strong understanding of safety and compliance considerations in high-power and/or chemical environments
* Demonstrated experience designing PCBAs and Electrical Systems to UL 991, 1973, 9540, 1998 requirements
* Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance speed, rigor, and safety
* 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)
* Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently and cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.' Belcan provides a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a pay range of $70-80/hr. however, we consider several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline.
Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.