Electrical Engineer, Plant Operations

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineer to support multiple vehicle manufacturing sites in the Fremont/ Bay area. The Fremont operations team drives to operate and maintain the factory of the future by overseeing the design, implementation, maintenance and operation of cutting-edge large-scale equipment and utility systems in support of highly innovative manufacturing processes. This individual will be the electrical subject matter expert who will be supporting projects related to plant utilities and infrastructure.

• Ultimate system owner for electrical equipment, spares and material specification
• Actively monitor the site through constant field walks and various data acquisition systems
• Plan, coordinate, and execute complex maintenance shutdowns within fixed schedules
• Troubleshoot and perform root cause analysis on low, medium, and high voltage systems
• Generate sequenced switching orders and diagrams for all electrical equipment
• Participate in the execution of start-up and commissioning activities. Address any open issues and punch-list items working with teams in a timely manner
• Independently drive multiple projects, handling project management, construction, commissioning and sustainment of new equipment

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the industrial/utility sector as a hands-on electrical field engineer or electrical applications engineer working on power system design, construction, commissioning, maintenance, and operation
• Ability to create detailed preventive maintenance plans for switchyards, unit substations, backup power systems and electrical busway distribution while overseeing their execution
• Strong understanding and working knowledge of local and national technical and safety standards and codes (NEC, NETA, NFPA, OSHA). As well as a deep understanding of NFPA 70E and NETA ECS regarding shock and arc flash safety
• Excellent verbal and written skills along with the ability to effectively communicate at the executive level
• Capability to work efficiently with engineers and technicians from other disciplines, as well as vendors and contractors; experience with utility level distribution ranging from commercial to industrial transmission level customers
• Proficiency creating electrical schematics in CAD (AutoCAD). Ability to use 3D CAD packages such as with Revit is a plus

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

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.