Manufacturing Equipment Engineer (Relocation to Tilburg)

Description:
The Tesla Manufacturing team is seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Engineer with a specialized focus on Electrical Systems. Based at our Tilburg facility, you will be the primary authority for troubleshooting, developing, and optimizing the equipment architecture of our production lines.

Your mission is to ensure the performance and reliability of complex electrical systems. You will lead the design of test and control systems, manage power distribution for production equipment, and drive continuous improvement through advanced automation. This role is a blend of high-level electrical design and hands-on commissioning in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
Electrical Design & Compliance: Lead the design and engineering of industrial electrical control panels, ensuring full compliance with CE, the Low Voltage Directive, and EMC Directives
Schematic Development: Own the end-to-end electrical lifecycle, from drafting complex multi-page schematics in EPLAN to overseeing the physical cabinet builds and wiring
Automation & Controls: Develop and optimize PLC logic, HMI interfaces, and automation integration to improve machine cycle times and data acquisition
System Upgrades: Engineer electrical retrofits for existing conveyors, actuators, and automated testers to improve reliability and energy efficiency
Vendor Management: Define rigorous electrical and safety hardware standards for third-party equipment vendors to ensure seamless integration into the Tesla ecosystem
Safety Engineering: Architect and validate redundant Industrial Safety Systems (SIL/PL rated) to mitigate hazards related to high-voltage battery systems and high-speed motion
Root Cause Analysis: Utilize electrical diagnostic tools (oscilloscopes, power analyzers, thermal imaging) alongside data software like Minitab/JMP to solve intermittent hardware failures

Requirements:
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or Automation Engineering
Experience: 3+ years in industrial electrical design, specifically within high-volume manufacturing or custom machine-building
Technical Expertise:
Proficiency in EPLAN Electric P8 is essential
Deep understanding of NEN 1010 / NEN 3140 standards and European Machinery Directives
Hands-on experience with Siemens (TIA Portal), or Rockwell PLC environments
Knowledge of industrial networking protocols (CAN, EtherCAT, Profinet, Ethernet/IP)

Hardware Knowledge: Strong grasp of LV/HV components, including DAQ Systems, VFDs, servo drives, sensors, and safety controllers
Mindset: A "first-principles" approach to problem-solving and a willingness to be hands-on with equipment on the shop floor