Manufacturing Controls Dev Engineer, Electrical

Tesla

Austin, Texas Posted October 27, 2026

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On-site Full-time Senior
Job Description

Description:
The Vehicle Manufacturing Controls team is expanding its scope to include the electrical design and the management of electrical equipment fabrication, installation, and commissioning for new manufacturing lines to support the overall mission of building a world of amazing abundance.  You will work closely with internal stakeholders (infrastructure, equipment design team, process design team, automation, purchasing, and program management), external contractors, and vendors to deliver an integrated manufacturing solution. EPLAN experience is important in this role.

Responsibilities:
Review line layout concepts to finalize electrical scopp
Transform concept layouts / designs into fabrication & installation drawings
Utilize EPLAN for design and development
Review electrical drawings and calculate power loads
Design and implement equipment safety as per international and local codes and standards
Coordinate, schedule, and manage all electrical installation and commissioning activities
Support internal and third parties to obtain required permits
Perform acceptance tests and equipment buy-offs

Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent experience
3-5+ years of industry experience in electrical engineering desired
Proficiency in designing electrical controls and power distribution systems in EPLAN P8
Proficiency in field network topologies and control systems
Knowledge in electrical designs for different regions including NFPA standards or equivalent
Proven experience in large scale construction management; multi-trade with demanding timelines
Site safety management with respect to electrical installations (LOTO, commissioning procedures)
Experience creating and maintaining project documentation, drawings, reports, permits, etc.

Compensation & 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

Required Skills
manufacturing project management cost estimation electrical installation electrical engineering construction management
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