Sr. Electrical Engineer, Cell Engineering

Tesla's Cell Engineering group is looking for a highly motivated Electrical/Controls Engineer to work on a critical challenge facing the world's energy transition - production of dry battery electrode.
As an Electrical Engineer, you will work closely with the process development, controls, and design teams to deploy first-of-a-kind dry battery electrode production processes and equipment, design new processing facilities, support projects from concept through design, install, integration, ramp, and handover to the operations team.


Responsibilities

• Coordinate the design and development of one-line diagrams, site plans, 3D models, electrical panel layouts, schematics, and wiring diagrams from initial concept to final design
• Develop special engineering documentation used to install, operate, and maintain process equipment
• Lead the design, installation, and commissioning of MV and LV equipment, control systems, IO panels and cabling, and automation devices
• Prepare engineering specifications for bid invitation, perform bid evaluation, and confirm bid evaluations for purchase
• Engage in some field-based activities; applicant should be comfortable working in an operational manufacturing facility with ongoing construction activity
• Complete full electrical design for industrial control system, including power distribution, hardware and cabinet design, and motor control/VFDs, and additionally review and provide written comments on design plans and specifications prepared by others
• Ensure designs meet appropriate electrical codes and work with external parties to verify compliance with these codes
• Establish standards and specifications for installation, modification, quality control, testing, operation, inspection, and maintenance of PLC and DCS based automated control systems
• Perform energy audits and complete circuit analyses to predict energy usage and maximum voltage sag for critical loads
• Implement electrical safety programs following OSHA and NFPA 70E guidelines

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of direct design and construction experience for high-tech infrastructure and operational facilities (O&G, Pulp and Paper, Chemical, Discreet manufacturing, battery, etc.) with emphasis on industrial automation (PLC and DCS control systems)
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work in an extremely fast-paced environment
• Ability to interface with multiple engineering disciplines
• Ability to direct HMI/PLC development and industrial automation/machinery systems, especially using distributed control systems
• Experience performing IO checks and troubleshooting device and control systems failures
• Experience maintaining, repairing, and operating medium voltage equipment, including troubleshooting, and working on medium voltage relays
• Working knowledge of OSHA and NFPA codes and HAZMAT safety protocols
• Well versed in the National Electrical Code and the International Electrical Testing Association
• Ability to communicate clearly and interface at an executive level

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