Electrical Engineer,Systems Integration Job Berkeley area,California USA,Engineering

Position: Staff Electrical Engineer, Systems Integration

Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company focused on electrical systems for energy storage solutions.

Role Description

Staff Electrical Engineer, Systems Integration / Form Energy, Inc.

Integrate power system equipment to transfer power from our batteries and the grid; assemble high power circuitry, execute tests, and collaborate with third‑party power conversion suppliers to develop our first multi‑day storage product.

Specify and optimize best‑in‑class power converter solutions (inverters, transformers, DC‑DC converters), tailoring supplier products to meet specific battery energy storage system requirements.

Design and develop high‑voltage electrical control and power distribution panels, incorporating power conversion devices, custom PCBAs, and circuit protection components.

Develop and execute comprehensive systems and component test plans to support engineering design, prototyping, and product validation; establish verification procedures for mass manufacturing, including factory and field acceptance tests.

Conduct root‑cause analysis, identify system performance issues, and implement design solutions to improve the BESS power collection topology.

Develop simulation models for power conversion and circuit interruption devices in collaboration with subject‑matter experts.

Contribute to the cross‑functional engineering design of integrated BESS enclosures, selecting and integrating cable harnesses, mechanical assemblies, and power distribution components.

Up to 30% travel to Form Energy’s West Virginia plant to support manufacturing.

Position Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related engineering field followed by a minimum of 5 years of post‑baccalaureate experience in an electrical engineering‑related occupation.
5 years of experience developing and integrating electrical systems, including power distribution systems and power conversion systems.
5 years of experience using electrical schematic and CAD design software, including Altium, Zuken, or Siemens Capital.
5 years of experience developing and executing test plans for design verification and validation using communication tools (CAN), measurement devices (DAQ), and dielectric strength measurement devices.
5 years of experience working with third‑party vendors and multidisciplinary teams in a design, development, and manufacturing environment.
3 years of experience working with high‑voltage (>400 V) electrical systems and power converters, following safe work practices per NFPA 70E.
3 years of experience designing electrical systems compliant with UL 508A or equivalent, NEC, and functional safety standards.
2 years of experience working with simulation tools, including MATLAB/Simulink.

Job site: 765 Heinz Ave., Berkeley, CA 94710. Full‑time. Salary: $187,803 ‑ $200,067.

Job Opportunity qualifies for Employee Incentive Referral Program.

Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here.

We cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full‑time employees—and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents, starting from day one. We also provide at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents) and generous vacation policies.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.

If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion.

Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. Please be aware that we will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.

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