Design Engineer - Mechanical Test Equipment

Test Equipment Design Engineer – Mechanical

Location:

Berkeley, CA

Pay: $60/hr (DOE)

Contract:

3 months

• Design, build, and deploy custom test equipment used in the electrical testing of BMS hardware and firmware/software.
• Create electrical schematics to capture complex test system designs including the design of control panels, test racks, custom PCBAs, harnesses, etc.
• Architect and implement test equipment for air and liquid‑handling test beds used in the verification testing of our BESS auxiliary systems.
• Own the selection and implementation of sensors, actuators, and data acquisition systems.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers on the physical form factor of test stands, optimizing for operability, maintenance, and safety.
• Contribute to the software development of test beds, including control, automation, and data acquisition functionality.
• Ensure equipment designs meet safety, reliability, and compliance standards for high‑power and hazardous systems.
• Document test system designs, usage guidelines, and validation procedures.
• Support troubleshooting, maintenance, and continuous improvement of deployed test infrastructure.

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in electrical design and/or test equipment development (battery or energy systems experience is a plus).
• Basic proficiency with mCAD tools (Solid Works, NX, etc.).
• Proficiency with eCAD tools (Altium, AutoCAD Electrical/E‑Plan, etc.).
• Experience designing control panels adhering to UL508A standards.
• Experience working with industrial automation hardware (PLCs, HMIs, etc.).
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, balancing speed, rigor, and safety.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, able to work cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced environment.

If you are interested in this role, please apply through the link provided.

EEO Statement: EOE/F/M/Disability/Veterans.