Manufacturing Electrical Engineer, Optimus

About the role

• Manufacturing Electrical Engineer, Optimus | Tesla (Manufacturing)
• Location: AUSTIN, Texas | Req ID: 276443 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

We are seeking a motivated electrical engineer to develop manufacturing lines for Optimus. As part of the Powertrain Manufacturing Controls team based at our Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, you will review, approve, and oversee the electrical design of new automated manufacturing lines that produce motor, battery, charging, and power electronics components. You will standardize common electrical components used by our team, partners, and vendors.

This hands-on role requires in-depth knowledge of NFPA, NEC, and UL electrical standards, along with strong proficiency in EPLAN. Join our team to build the machines that produce world-leading products and accelerate toward a future of amazing abundance.

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
• Experience with EPLAN Engineering Configuration (EEC) is a strong plus
• 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

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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)