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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 FunctionsPower to and control of actuators, fans, and sensorsPower to and communication with downstream electronicsSafety-compliant communication pathway between quad skid and pack systemCommunication Interfaces1Gbps (1000BASE-T1) Single Pair EthernetCAN-FDSPI / UART / isoSPI / I2C / JTAGCritical ComponentsCompute: MCU (LQFP), MPU SOM (SMARC carrier)Ethernet: Switch (196-pin BGA, 0.8mm pitch), PHYsPower: 48V input, 24V/5V buck converters, 3V3/1V8/1V1 LDOsPeripherals: IO expanders, ADCs, DACs, motor drivers, high-side drivers Must-Haves:5+ years electrical design experience (10+ preferred)BS/MS in Electrical or Computer EngineeringStrong Altium experienceSchematic capture ownership experiencePCB layout experience (multi-layer boards, controlled impedance preferred)Experience with:48V power systemsHigh-speed Ethernet (1000BASE-T1 highly important)CAN-FDData acquisition and control systemsBoard bring-up + full product development lifecycle exposureStrong understanding of safety/compliance in high-power or chemical environmentsFamiliarity with UL standards: UL1998, UL1973, UL9540, UL991Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills Nice-to-Haves:10+ years of experienceEnergy storage / EV / automotive / industrial backgroundExperience with SOM/smart carrier interfacesDeep hands-on PCB layout execution (not just review)","company":"Pentangle Tech Services","rawCompany":"pentangle tech services p5 group","city":"Berkeley","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-05-21T03:57:22.752Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"334418","title":"Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing","slug":"printed-circuit-assembly-electronic-assembly-manufacturing"},{"code":"335999","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-electrical-equipment-and-component-manufacturing"},{"code":"334419","title":"Other Electronic Component Manufacturing","slug":"other-electronic-component-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Electrical Engineer","description":"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. 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