Electrical Automation Engineering Manager, Manufacturing Test

Electrical Design Engineering Manager, Manufacturing Test

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We seek a highly motivated, experienced, hands‑on Electrical and Controls engineer with proven leadership abilities for a position in the Manufacturing Test Engineering group as part of the “machine that builds the machine”. The group is focused on creating robust, beautiful, data‑centric production testing equipment for Tesla’s high voltage electronic components in vehicle, stationary storage and humanoid robot applications.

The ideal candidates are natural hands‑on leaders who lead by example, take pride in their work and accountability for the work of their team, have outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail, analytical, and appreciate an environment where superior work is encouraged, noticed, and rewarded. The candidates look forward to learning an incredible amount on the job, excited to share the knowledge and mentor engineers, and do not shy away from tremendous levels of responsibility.

This role requires domestic and international travel up to 20% to support a multi‑site manufacturing operation.

• Lead a team of 6+ engineers in electrical and controls system design for automated test systems, including support of build, debug, validation, and duplication efforts
• Architect automated test equipment, preparing detailed multiline schematics in EPLAN and AutoCAD electrical
• Develop PLC programs and HMIs from scratch in Siemens TIA Portal (+WinCC) and Allen Bradley Rockwell Studio 5000 (+Ignition)
• Analyze safety performance level (PL) requirements for high voltage, fully automated test systems and implement robust, compliant, and simple safety hardware and programming
• Develop PLC software standards for high volume test equipment that are simple to program, commission, and maintain, collaborating cross‑functionally with other automation stakeholders at Tesla
• Selection and integration of commercial off‑the‑shelf components such as IO cards, data acquisition systems, power supplies and contractors; including development of team standards for such equipment
• Progressively reduce the cost, development time, and non‑value add time of test equipment through development of standards and collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers
• Lead conceptual equipment development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, integration complexity, maintainability, cost, and lead‑time
• Grow and mentor the team by providing technical guidance, reviewing designs, and sharing constructive feedback

• 3+ years of experience in people management, leading teams of engineers, with responsibility for recruiting and performance management
• 5+ years of experience in project management, leading projects or subsystems with multiple disciplines with exemplary skills communicating technical details to diverse stakeholders
• 7+ years of experience as an Electrical, Mechatronics, or Controls Engineer with focus in automation, machine design, or product development
• Versed in Electrical CAD software, such as EPLAN and/or AutoCAD Electrical
• Versed in Siemens TIA Portal PLC controls software;
  Rockwell Studio 5000 and Ignition are a plus
• Versed in building Electrical and Controls systems from first principles for new projects including test systems, production machinery, and industrial sensors
• Degree in Electrical, Computer, or Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent experience

Compensation and 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…