Electrical Engineer, Cathode

Austin, Texas, United States

Description

What to Expect
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 equivalenting 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:

  • 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

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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Company

Tesla

Overview

Our mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. With global temperatures rising, the faster we free ourselves from fossil fuel reliance and achieve a zero-emission future, the better. 

In pursuit of this mission, we make electric vehicles that are not just great EVs, but the best cars, period. We also produce and install infinitely scalable clean energy generation and storage products that help our customers further decrease their environmental impact. When it comes to achieving our goals, we pride ourselves in accomplishing what others deem impossible.

We are opening new factories and increasing our output everyday – join us in building a sustainable future.

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