Sr. Electrical Engineer, Plant Operations

Tesla is looking for an innovative Sr. Electrical Engineer to join our Factory Engineering team in Fremont, CA. The electrical team is responsible for creating and maintaining 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. The ideal candidate takes pride in their hands-on work, analytical ability, organizational skills, and attention to detail. They appreciate an environment where innovative and high-quality work is encouraged, noticed, and rewarded, and where individuals carry tremendous responsibility. This is a full-time, on-site position.

• Serve as the ultimate system owner for electrical equipment, bridging the gap between front-end engineering design and real-world field operations
• Plan, coordinate, and execute complex maintenance shutdowns. Develop, review, and execute detailed Methods of Procedure (MOPs) and sequenced switching orders, ensuring minimal impact to critical manufacturing and facility operations
• Support and oversee complex Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) activities for low, medium, and high voltage systems, ensuring strict adherence to site safety, NFPA 70E, and OSHA standards
• Lead and participate heavily in start-up and commissioning activities. Act as the primary technical point of contact in the field to troubleshoot real-time issues, address punch-list items, and ensure seamless handovers
• Participate in continuous improvement activities with key stakeholders and engineering groups
• Act as the Engineer of Record (EOR) to design, review, and stamp small-scope electrical deliverables (Single Line Diagrams, panel schedules, grounding, and power plans)
• Evaluate conceptual designs and vendor documents from external EPC firms. Identify operational challenges, constructability risks, and maintenance limitations before installation begins
• Perform, review, and validate electrical engineering studies (short circuit, load flow, arc flash analysis) and configure breaker/relay settings
• Establish test plans and control test plan execution at the vendor and at the Tesla facility during installation and buy-off
• Troubleshoot field issues across 120V to utility-level systems, performing root cause analysis on equipment failures, and implementing corrective actions
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or higher and minimum of 5 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, or equivalent experience
• 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
• Experience performing electrical engineering studies and configuring breaker settings (EasyPower, SKM, ETAP)
• Work closely with the procurement team and vendors to identify any gaps and ensure the complete delivery and handover of purchased equipment. Initiate and run regular meetings with vendors during equipment procurement and fabrication to ensure correctness and completeness
• 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
• Promote and protect Tesla's reputation as a cutting-edge company producing the world's most exciting cars and shifting the paradigm of personal transportation worldwide
• Desire to do the impossible with a positive and professional "never say die" attitude
• Strong desire to be a part of a world-class team focused on achieving amazing results
• Registered as a CA Professional Engineer (PE), or possessing an active PE in another state with the ability to obtain CA reciprocity within 6 months

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

Expected Compensation

$109,600 - $195,600/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

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.