Electrical Controls Engineer, Automation Development

Tesla, Inc. • Brooklyn Park, MN • 1h ago

Job Duties What to Expect

We are looking for a highly motivated, detail-oriented individual to support the Automation Development Team in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota in designing and building the automation and robotic equipment that builds world-class Tesla products. Electrical engineers are responsible for owning and implementing the solution from project concept to installation; this includes machine concepting, electrical infrastructure planning, detailed electrical design/layout, managing control panel and machine assembly, acceptance testing, and installation/integration at the factory. Since each Tesla machine is a custom design and build, the electrical engineer must have a desire to learn and implement rapidly changing technology to deliver the best possible solution.

This full-time role requires the flexibility to travel to other Tesla facilities (up to 15%). The ideal candidate takes pride in their ability to play numerous roles as a project advances through its many phases. Communication skills, analytical ability, and great attention to detail while working under tight deadlines are extremely important. This candidate is familiar with and appreciates an environment where individuals carry significant responsibility and where excellent work is encouraged, noticed, and rewarded. They cheerfully engage and collaborate with other engineers, and thrive on daily interaction with other top notch people. This candidate also has a keen understanding of how to work with and/or motivate diverse engineering teams.

What You'll Do

Collaborate with project manager and other design engineers to develop robust, safe, and efficient electrical designs for industrial equipment

Evaluate and select between various forms of industrial control system hardware to meet machine specific requirements, such as PLCs, I/O, motor controls and network devices

Create electrical and pneumatic schematics and bills of materials using EPLAN Electric P8

Design custom industrial control panels, including layouts and calculations for loads, heat, and SCCR, and interface with panel shop during the build

Manage tight schedules to ensure that control panels and critical commercial parts meet the project build schedule

Support assembly and debug operations by providing direction on electrical assembly and troubleshooting issues that arise during build

Potential to travel to the Tesla factories to assist with installation and startup

What You'll Bring

3 or more years of experience in electrical design for custom automation using EPLAN Electric P8 (strongly preferred) or AutoCAD Electrical

Strong knowledge of electrical concepts and best practices, including three phase power distribution, control logic, and industrial networking protocols

Hands-on experience working with and troubleshooting electrical and pneumatic systems

Hands-on experience with a wide range of industrial automation hardware, including PLC hardware (Siemens and Allen-Bradley), VFDs and servomotors, DC control circuits, I/O and field instrumentation, and pneumatic valves and cylinders

Proficiency in using US electrical standards NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 79, and UL508A

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics 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

Expected Compensation

$82,440 - $147,960/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Minimum Education Required Bachelor Degree

Minimum Experience Required 3 - 20 years

Shift First (Day)

Number of Openings 1

Public Transportation Accessible Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply No

Physical Required Yes

Drug Test Required Yes

Compensation $82,440.00 - $147,960.00 / Annually

Postal Code 55311

Job Type Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

284240

Job Benefits

Not specified

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