Sr. Manufacturing Controls Dev Engineer, Electrical Design, Optimus
The Castings Manufacturing Engineering Group is responsible for designing, building, launching, and handing over state-of-the-art casting lines and equipment used for vehicle and humanoid programs. This team focuses on achieving the highest efficiency, manufacturing volume, and safety.
Responsibilities
Architect industrial control panels, power distribution systems, and wiring schematics using EPLAN Electric P8 (UL 508A compliant), leveraging macros, templates, and automated reporting.
Design and validate safety circuits per NFPA 79, ISO 13849, and ANSI B11, integrating safety relays and PLC functions to ensure machine safety compliance.
Select and integrate motor controls (VFDs, soft starters), sensors, and I/O systems, ensuring electrical designs align with mechanical and controls requirements.
Generate BOMs, wire lists, cable schedules, and control panel layouts with precision, maintaining Tesla-standard libraries and symbol databases.
Partner with Controls and Simulation teams to validate electrical designs against PLC logic, robot configuration, and virtual commissioning models.
Travel (up to 15% domestic and international) for installation, troubleshooting, and commissioning of electrical systems, resolving issues in real-time.
Requirements
Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
Industrial electrical design experience with EPLAN Electric P8 (project templates, macros, reporting tools).
Advance knowledge of U.S. electrical codes including NEC Article 430, NFPA 79, UL 508A.
Experience in machine safety including ANSI B11, RIA R15.06, ISO 13849.
Hands-on experience with lean manufacturing and Industry 4.0 (e.g., smart sensors, IIoT integration).
Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams (mechanical, controls, simulation).
Experience with Revit for electrical design preferred.
Professional Engineer - PE- license preferred.
Qualifications
Competitive pay, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical plans, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, and more.