Manufacturing Controls Electrical Engineer, Optimus
Tesla · Austin, TX · Today
On-siteEngineeringFull-time
What You'll Do
- Design new equipment in EPLAN and develop standard templates and macros for partners and vendors to adopt in their designs
- Review and update standard components to meet evolving cost and lead time requirements
- Review electrical and pneumatic designs prior to start of build, ensuring strict adherence to NFPA 70, NFPA 79, and UL 508A, and identify deficiencies during drawing review and physical inspection
- Perform sizing calculations (e.g., SCCR) for local facility requirements and determine arc-flash safety and labeling requirements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, sustaining, facilities, and IT, as well as external vendors and third-party inspectors
- Lead supplier design reviews and factory acceptance testing, contributing to high-level machine and line design decisions
- Perform hands-on work and coordinate across internal teams to successfully land production lines at any Tesla facility
What You'll Bring
- 2+ years of experience designing electrical schematics for industrial machinery in AutoCAD or EPLAN
- Prior experience in a manufacturing or machine builder environment
- Design experience with 480VAC power distribution panels and 24VDC PLC control panels
- Hands-on troubleshooting and repairing electro-mechanical devices
- Proficiency with common hand tools and diagnostic instruments (e.g., multimeters)
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Medical plans
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans
- HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Basic Life, AD&D Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
- Commuter benefits
- Tesla Babies program
- Employee discounts and perks program