Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Electrical Technician - Cell Manufacturing Engineering

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listedRemote

About the Job

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience working in an industrial automation or technical organization.
Familiarity with 480V power distribution panels, digital and analog input/output, and safety circuit systems.
Experience with wiring methods, terminations, and networking within industrial or manufacturing environments.
Experience with National Electrical Code 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.
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.
Ability to frequently and repetitively lift, push, and carry up to 50 pounds, including carrying 20 pounds up and down stairs.
Ability to frequently and repetitively bend, lift, and reach.
Ability to stoop, lie down, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist, and crawl for extended periods, including up to 12 hours a day.
Ability to climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, or other high structures.
Ability to identify issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, or hearing.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and follow prescribed safety rules and guidelines.

Responsibilities

Install line-side equipment, including instrumentation and automation control systems.
Construct National Electrical Code and UL 508A-compliant control panels and retrofit existing panels by following engineering prints and supplier information.
Collaborate with relevant teams to determine appropriate equipment, instrument locations, and compliant cabling methods.
Verify that automation equipment is safely installed and energized and meets project specifications and standards.
Troubleshoot complex electrical and control issues using control-system knowledge and electrical schematics.
Troubleshoot and commission variable-frequency drive and servo-drive systems.
Edit electrical schematics using EPLAN P8 Electrical CAD.
Perform basic mechanical assembly tasks, including bolting brackets and covers and using basic hand tools.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of Profinet or EtherCAT.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	AUSTIN, Texas
Requisition ID	282784
Type	Full-time

Job Description

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.

Job Responsibilities

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

Job Requirements

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

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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