Senior Control Panel Designer

Ameri Partners is seeking an experienced Senior Control Panel Designer to support electrical design and integration for advanced battery energy storage systems.

This position focuses on control panel design, electrical wiring, power distribution, and system integration , working closely with Electrical Engineering, PCB Design, and Systems Engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical control panels using EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or SolidWorks .
• Prepare detailed wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, and panel layouts.
• Design power distribution and control wiring for battery management systems.
• Support Auxiliary Management Unit (AMU) integration within control panels.
• Select appropriate electrical components, connectors, and control devices.
• Ensure proper interconnections between PCB electronics, control panels, and system components.
• Review electrical designs for functionality, safety, and reliability.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers and PCB designers on system integration.

Required Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of experience in electrical control panel design.
• Strong proficiency with EPLAN (preferred), AutoCAD Electrical, or SolidWorks .
• Strong understanding of electrical wiring, control systems, and power distribution.
• Experience with high-speed (10 Gb/s) and high-voltage applications .
• Experience designing control panels for industrial, energy, or battery systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, technical documentation, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) or power systems.
• Knowledge of functional safety requirements.
• Understanding of hardware/software integration.
• Exposure to security considerations in electrical control systems.

Work Location Candidates available to work onsite in Berkeley, CA are strongly preferred. Remote candidates may be considered if they can travel to Berkeley during the contract and are willing to relocate permanently upon full-time conversion.

Interview Process: Two rounds – Hiring Manager and Technical Lead.

Qualified candidates with strong electrical control panel design experience are encouraged to apply.