Belcan
Design Engineer - Mechanical Test Equipment
Belcan, Berkeley, California, United States, 94709
Test Equipment Design Engineer – Mechanical
Location: Berkeley, CA
Pay: $60/hr (DOE)
Contract: 3 months
Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
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 (SolidWorks, 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.
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Pay: $60/hr (DOE)
Contract: 3 months
Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
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 (SolidWorks, 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.
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