Electrical Engineering Technician, Manufacturing Automation

What to Expect Tesla is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented electrical engineering technician to join the MADE team(manufacturing, automation, development, engineering) at the Gigafactory in Sparks, Nevada. In this role, you will play a keypart in the design and development of new automation equipment and manufacturing lines, collaborating with peers tofabricate custom automated solutions. Responsibilities will include building low/high voltage electrical panels in our panelshop, installing and wiring electrical controls devices, and plumbing pneumatics. You will work closely with electrical andcontrols engineering teams, as well as your mechanical technician counterparts, to interpret designs, build equipment, andperform troubleshooting and commissioning on that equipment.The ideal candidate takes pride in their hands-on work, craftsmanship, organizational skills, and attention to detail. Tesla is anenvironment where superior work is encouraged, noticed, and rewarded and where individuals carry tremendousresponsibility.The ideal candidate looks forward to learning an incredible amount on the job, but also provides guidance tomore junior peers while operating efficiently with minimal guidance.

What You'll Do

Modifying enclosures and subpanels to prepare them for build (drill, tap, hole punch, knockouts, din and duct layout)

Kitting components, preparing wires, installing components and wiring control panels per UL508A

Building wire and cable harnesses and installing end connections (field wireables, Harting connectors, etc.)

Generating wire, cable, and device labels from engineering file exports

Assembling electromechanical subassemblies and installing devices in preparation for field wiring

Performing field wiring of control devices, per Tesla requirements, sometimes supporting remote installations (travel)

Running and testing network/IO cables, and various other interconnections between disparate control systems

Assembling and plumbing pneumatic and hydraulic systems

Maintaining, managing and procuring tools/consumables used in the shop and in the field

Delivering high quality work, and upholding a standard of craftsmanship through design, build, and implementation

What You'll Bring

2+ years' experience assembling and manufacturing electrical panels and or equipment from engineering drawings

Proficient in reading electrical schematics and wiring electrical control panels

Experience installing, wiring, and plumbing common control devices, using electrical meters to troubleshoot

Working knowledge of electrical systems theory with experience working on HV systems up to 480VAC

Hands-on fabrication experience using hand or machines tools (cutting, sawing, milling, drilling, tapping, measuring)

Ability to spot errors in the design/build phase and communicate issues early and often with engineering

Able to perform physically demanding work under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines

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)

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