Manufacturing Electrical Engineer, Optimus

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 Auto

CAD 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