Electrical Design Engineer, Factory Design

Staff Electrical Design Engineer, Factory Design

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Tesla is looking for a Staff Electrical Engineer experienced in the design of complex manufacturing campuses, who has a strong desire to be part of a world class team focused on achieving amazing results. As a key contributor to our factory design group, you will work with a multidisciplinary team to design and build manufacturing facilities and infrastructure support systems. This full‑time employee position is located at Gigafactory 1 in Sparks, Nevada.

• Lead electrical designs, concept evaluations, and construction drawing completion for permits and execution.
• Review submittals, vendor shop drawings, and designs for quality control, constructability, and cost.
• Interface with external EPC firms during bidding and execution to ensure compliance with Tesla’s Engineering Standards.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, construction, and facilities teams to meet end‑user needs and resolve design issues across disciplines.
• Present electrical design concepts and progress at project milestone reviews to stakeholders and multi‑discipline teams.
• Conduct electrical studies (arc flash, fault current, voltage drop, and selective coordination) and distribution planning for infrastructure upgrades.
• Review new projects, assess Tesla’s best interest, and prepare comparative BOMs for cost estimation.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or the equivalent experience.
• Expert knowledge of REVIT MEP.
• Experience with SKMDappor
  
  Captor and ability to edit and add information in the model.
• Well versed in National Electrical Code.
• Ability to multi‑task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to interface with multiple engineering disciplines.
• Licensed P.E. in the state of Nevada or capability to port existing license within 6 months of start.

• 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 with $0 payroll 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.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Utilities