Electrical Engineer, Plant Operations

Tesla•Fremont, CA

6d•$92,000 - $150,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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