Sr. Cabling Design Engineer, AI Infrastructure

Tesla is currently seeking a Cabling Design Engineer who can drive cabling design for large scale data centers. Engineer will work directly with other Engineers and Managers across the Tesla infrastructure teams to develop structured Cabling infrastructure solutions for the physical layer. You will also work with industry suppliers and startups to develop requirements and recommend new technology.
This is an opportunity to leverage and grow your existing engineering experience in an innovative and highly collaborative environment where the results of your work will directly impact Tesla's AI infrastructure.


Responsibilities

• Perform work within time parameters and ensure compliance with all HR, Safety, and company policies and procedures
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver designs that meet capacity and network requirements and turn-up timelines
• Ensure timely delivery of scalable fiber optic & copper plant designs
• Install cable pathway systems (cable trays, cable racks, J-hooks or D-rings)
• Install, terminate, test, label, and document horizontal, backbone and other cables
• Build out telecommunication and equipment rooms and Data Center Racking and stacking
• Perform continuity checks, locate, and correct wiring errors using measuring instruments (OTDR,Power Meter)
• Perform complex technical assignments involving communications systems, instrumentation, and data acquisition/processing systems
• Read and interpret planning documents, schematics, wiring diagrams, specifications, drawings, manuals, blueprints, and engineering sketches

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience leading the installing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing fiber optics, copper cabling systems in a Data center or commercial construction environment
• Proven ability to install, terminate and test low voltage cables and fiber optical cables to include twisted pair, coaxial, stranded, and solid conductor low voltage cables, single mode and multi-mode fiber optical cables
• Strong knowledge of industry standards (BICSI, NEC, TIA/EIA); several types of fiber (MM, SM) for interior and exterior usage; Cat5E, Cat6 and Cat6A data cabling; and cable pathways such as conduit, fire penetrations and cable trays
• Knowledge of the telecom network best practices and concepts including network security, network architecture design, technical standards, and deliverables, troubleshooting tools (e.g., line analyzers, breakout boxes, and network traces), software and hardware installation and configuration, network hardware, and protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DLC, and ASYNC)
• Comprehension of modern networking architecture and what is necessary for physical layer inter-connectivity
• Experience operating articulating boom lifts, forklifts, scissor lifts, and other work site machinery
• Ability to work at elevated heights and/or tight spaces
• Physical effort includes standing, lifting, and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment up to 25 lbs.
• Regularly exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments - heat, cold and rain
• Ability to travel (~10-25%) as required to other Tesla locations

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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