Electrical Equipment Engineer

We seek a highly motivated and hands-on Engineer with an electrical engineering background for a position in the Manufacturing Equipment Engineering group, a team focused on building robust, compliant, data-centric automated testing equipment for Tesla’s power electronics and battery manufacturing lines. This team concentrates on mechanical, electrical, software, and controls of capital equipment for our production lines around the world. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the “machine that builds the machine,” working tightly with power electronics product design and manufacturing.

The ideal candidate takes pride in their hands-on work, analytical ability, communication skills and attention to detail. They look forward to learning an incredible amount on the job and carrying responsibility within the team.

• Research and specify electrical test equipment such as measurement equipment, power supplies, sensors, I/O devices, and other hardware to meet test requirements
• Design schematics and layout for industrial electrical control panels which are CE compliant and satisfy the Low voltage directive, EMC Directive and Machinery Directive.
• Develop test specifications and break down requirements into a detailed execution plan
• Perform bench testing on electrical components to validate test processes
• Implement reliable industrial safety systems (OSHA, ISO, CE and NEN standards) to safeguard high voltage and mechanical hazards
• Debug/optimize automated processes to minimize cycle time and maximize uptime
• Characterize and validate equipment using statistical approaches (GR&R, Cpk)