What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer, Cathode position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
What to Expect
What You'll Do
What You'll Bring
Compensation and Benefits
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to support sustaining operations for manufacturing facilities by ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of electrical systems. This role will focus on maintaining and optimizing plant electrical infrastructure, troubleshooting issues, and supporting system improvements and capacity expansions. The ideal candidate will work cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to deliver reliable power systems that minimize downtime and enable efficient production.
What You'll Do
- Lead preventive and corrective maintenance programs for power distribution, switchgear, transformers, motors, VFDs, and control systems
- Troubleshoot and resolve electrical failures to reduce production interruptions
- Support system upgrades, retrofits, and capacity expansions, including electrical infrastructure design deliverables
- Provide technical support to operations, vendors, and contractors for equipment installation and repairs
- Analyze system performance, track KPIs, and prepare reports with recommendations for efficiency and reliability improvements
- Ensure compliance with NEC/NFPA codes, OSHA, and company safety standards
- Participate in safety audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments
- Owner of RFQ's and contract management - ensure Non-Disclosure Agreements, General Terms & Conditions, Piece Price Agreements, and other related contracts are negotiated, agreed and appropriately documented before business is initiated
- Drive negotiation for piece price and product development to ensure pricing meets best-landed-cost expectations as well as supplier industrialization standards of best-in-class quality
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree or equivalentent experience in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 3 years of experience in industrial power distribution or manufacturing environments
- Strong knowledge of NEC/NFPA codes, electrical safety regulations, and OSHA requirements
- Experience with medium/low voltage systems (switchgear, panelboards, transformers, UPS, transfer switches)
- Hands-on experience with protective relays, PLCs, SCADA/Power Monitoring Software, VFDs, and motor control systems
- Proficiency with electrical schematics, troubleshooting, and diagnostic tools
- Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent spoken and written English
Compensation and Benefits
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 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
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.