Electrical Engineer in Berkeley

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Job Description

• New QMU project is ramping and timeline is aggressive.
• Team is behind schedule and internal resources have been reallocated.
• Immediate need for schematic capture ownership + layout oversight to recover schedule.
• This is a high-impact, execution-focused role with tight turnaround.

Mission/Project Overview:

Our client's Electrical Engineering team is seeking immediate PCBA support for the QMU (Quad Management Unit), leveraging prior AMU/ZMU designs while adapting to updated system requirements. The QMU board enables power distribution, actuator control, sensor interfacing, and safety-compliant communication within Form’s battery energy storage system.

Core Responsibilities:

• Own schematic capture in Altium (leveraging existing AMU/ZMU architecture).
• Provide PCB layout oversight (signal integrity, power integrity, DFM considerations).
• Support board bring-up and validation.
• Ensure compliance with safety and industrial standards.
• Partner cross-functionally with firmware, systems, and hardware teams.
• Operate independently in a fast-paced, schedule-driven environment.

Technical Scope:

Design Functions

• Power to and control of actuators, fans, and sensors
• Power to and communication with downstream electronics
• Safety-compliant communication pathway between quad skid and pack system

Communication Interfaces

• 1Gbps (1000BASE-T1) Single Pair Ethernet
• CAN-FD
• SPI / UART / isoSPI / I2C / JTAG

Critical Components

• Compute: MCU (LQFP), MPU SOM (SMARC carrier)
• Ethernet: Switch (196-pin BGA, 0.8mm pitch), PHYs
• Power: 48V input, 24V/5V buck converters, 3V3/1V8/1V1 LDOs
• Peripherals: IO expanders, ADCs, DACs, motor drivers, high-side drivers

Must-Haves:

• 5+ years electrical design experience (10+ )
• BS/MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering
• Strong Altium experience
• Schematic capture ownership experience
• PCB layout experience (multi-layer boards, controlled impedance )
• Experience with:
• 48V power systems
• High-speed Ethernet (1000BASE-T1 highly important)
• CAN-FD
• Data acquisition and control systems
• Board bring-up + full product development lifecycle exposure
• Strong understanding of safety/compliance in high-power or chemical environments
• Familiarity with UL standards: UL1998, UL1973, UL9540, UL991
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Nice-to-Haves:

• 10+ years of experience
• Energy storage / EV / automotive / industrial background
• Experience with SOM/smart carrier interfaces
• Deep hands-on PCB layout execution (not just review)

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