Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Electrical Technician to support engineering development for Cell Manufacturing, including equipment development, installation, and commissioning. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to address challenging automation equipment issues and installations. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated interest in industrial automation machinery, especially with PLC or DCS control systems using a fieldbus technology; knowledge of Profinet or EtherCAT is preferred. The candidate should be able to work independently with minimal supervision. Tesla s projects are highly dynamic, as the company continuously adjusts priorities to improve productivity and efficiency.
- Install line-side equipment, including instrumentation and automation control systems
- Construct NEC/UL508A code compliant control panels and perform retrofits to existing panels, by following engineering prints and using supplier information
- Collaborate and provide feedback with relevant teams to determine appropriate equipment, instrument locations, and compliant cabling methods
- Verify automation equipment is safely installed and energized, and that it meets the project specifications and standards
- Troubleshoot complex electrical and control issues, using knowledge of control systems and proficiently reading electrical schematics, troubleshoot and commission VFD and servo drive systems
- Edit electrical schematics using EPLAN P8 Electrical CAD
- Perform basic mechanical assembly tasks, such as bolting brackets and covers, and using basic hand tools
- 5+ years of experience working in an industrial automation or technical organization
- Familiarity with 480V power distribution panels, digital/analog I/O, and safety circuit systems
- Experience with wiring methods, terminations, and networking within industrial/manufacturing environments
- Experience with NEC compliance for industrial machinery, including raceway methods
- Command of the English language, both written and verbal
- Ability to document, multitask, prioritize, and work in an extremely fast-paced environment
Essential Physical Demands
- Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day
- Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day, including over varied and uneven terrain
- Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 50 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs
- Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach
- Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours a day
- Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures
- Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, or hearing
- Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: PAPR, safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid 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
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program