Senior Controls Designer

ON.energy is building the backbone of energy and AI infrastructure powering grid-safe data centers and mission-critical facilities. The company supplies and operates hyperscale power systems that solve the toughest resilience challenges, delivering custom solutions for AI data centers, mission-critical facilities, and front-of-the-meter assets. ON recently announced a 5GW partnership, with 3GW currently under construction across multiple hyperscale data center campuses. With patented technology and proprietary software, ON.energy develops projects worldwide that set new benchmarks for resilience.

Senior Control Panel Designer

Owns panel design and electrical schematic development for Battery Systems and related power electronics products, working with electrical, controls, and power electronics engineers to translate system designs into manufacturable documentation. Hands on in AutoCAD Electrical, generating and maintaining BOMs ready for procurement and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain electrical panel layouts and control panel designs for Battery Systems, UPS, and EMS products

Create and revise electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical

Generate and maintain BOMs directly from schematics, ensuring accuracy between design and procurement data

Collaborate with electrical, controls, and mechanical engineers to incorporate design changes and resolve interferences

Support drawing standardization, symbol libraries, and title block/template consistency across projects

Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback from engineering and manufacturing

Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturing on panel build questions and drawing clarifications

Maintain revision control and documentation standards across schematic packages

Core Qualifications

7 plus years of control panel design experience, carrying complete drawing packages from concept through released production revision

Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN P8, including symbol libraries, project templates, and device tagging schemes

PLC and I/O hardware design: I/O lists, module and rack selection, I/O allocation, 24VDC power budgeting, fusing and distribution, analog signal conditioning, shielding and grounding

Network interface drawings: Ethernet and Modbus TCP topology, fiber and copper runs, managed switch and port assignments, IP address schedules, panel to panel communications

Wiring detail: terminal block schedules, wire numbering conventions, cable and conduit schedules, interconnect and field wiring diagrams

Component database management: part numbering, manufacturer and vendor data, obsolescence tracking, revision history

Applied familiarity with NEC (NFPA 70) for panel, feeder, and overcurrent protection decisions, conductor sizing, and enclosure choices

Practical UL 508A knowledge: SCCR determination and documentation, listed and recognized component selection, spacing and clearance, wire bending space, field wiring terminal markings

Emergency stop and safety circuit design: dual channel monitored wiring, safety relay selection, NFPA 79 and ISO 13849 awareness, monitored contactors, reset logic

Familiarity with switchgear interfaces: breaker close and trip control circuits, CT and PT wiring, 125VDC control power, interposing relays, permissives, interlocks

New product development experience, ideally on smart AI UPS or similar power products, concept through prototype, verification, and production release with ECO and ECN discipline

Nice to Have

Experience with both AutoCAD Electrical and EPLAN P8, or migrating a drawing standard between them

Background in Battery Systems, UPS, or power electronics products, including MV interfaces

Time in a UL 508A panel shop or on an NRTL field evaluation, including working through inspector findings

Familiarity with SEL protective relays, managed industrial switches, 125VDC control power gear

Working awareness of IEC 61439, IEC 60204-1, NFPA 79, ANSI/IEEE C37

Some exposure to PLC programming or commissioning

AAS or BS in electrical engineering or technology, or equivalent hands on panel design experience

For US-based roles - What you’ll get:

Competitive salary + annual performance-based bonus eligibility

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

For Mexico-based roles - What you’ll get:

Competitive salary + annual performance bonus eligibility

Christmas Bonus (Aguinaldo): 30 days

Major medical expenses and life insurance

Paid time off and holidays (per local policy)

For all roles:

Professional development and growth opportunities

Opportunity to grow with a mission-driven team shaping the future of clean energy

Equal Opportunity: ON.energy is committed to equal employment opportunity and to maintaining a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.

Accommodations: If you need an accommodation during the application process, email [email protected]

Benefits vary by role and location and are subject to change.

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