What to Expect
We’re seeking a motivated, hands-on engineer with an electrical engineering background to join our Geartrain Manufacturing Team. This group designs and builds production lines for geartrains within Optimus Actuators.
The ideal candidate takes pride in their work, has excellent engineering and physics fundamentals with hands on experience, is excited about manufacturing equipment and process development, does not shy away from a challenge, highly organized, has great attention to detail, and is able to work in fast paced development environment. with analytical and practical engineering focus.
This role requires up to ~20-25% domestic and international travel.
What You'll Do-
Develop fully automated manufacturing lines from first principles, optimizing cost, lead time and complexity
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Research, specify, and integrate electrical test equipment including measurement tools, power supplies, sensors, and I/O devices to verify and validate manufacturing equipment ahead of production launch and during production
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Design and review NFPA79/NEC/UL508A-compliant industrial electrical control panels
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Implement and validate OSHA- and ISO-compliant industrial safety systems for high-voltage and mechanical hazards
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Debug and optimize automated processes to improve reliability, reduce cycle time, and maximize uptime
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Characterize and validate manufacturing equipment and test processes using statistical methods such as GR&R and Cpk
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Review line layout concepts to finalize electrical scope for individual machines and the line
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Utilize EPLAN for design and development
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Review electrical drawings and calculate power loads for equipment and sub-components used in production line equipment
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Design and implement equipment safety as per international and local codes and Tesla standards
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Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
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5+ years of hands-on controls/mechatronics/test/automation engineering experience
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Experience specifying electrical test equipment including but not limited to power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and power analyzers
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Proficiency building complex machine schematics in EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar electrical CAD software
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Exposure to automation in an industrial/manufacturing environment
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.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
