(Senior) Electrical Engineer - Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg in Grünheide (Mark) bei Tesla

(Senior) Electrical Engineer (m/f/d)- Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg in Grünheide (Mark) bei Tesla

Tesla

What to Expect

Tesla is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer on the General Assembly Engineering Team to be part of a world-class team of engineers that are responsible for designing and building the automation and robotic equipment at the Tesla factories. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you are responsible for the electrical portion of all projects from “cradle to grave”. This includes driving the electrical design, architecture, implementation and assessment of automated equipment such as automated storage systems, robotics, automated case and pallet conveyance, automated guided vehicles, fixtures, etc. Electrical Engineers own the electrical standard, code compliance, hardware selection, drawing schematics and review process of the project as well as additional functions such as supplier relations, global supply management relation, procurement, installation and safety assessment.

What You’ll Do

Design, create and implement electrical, pneumatic and fluid schematics as per German codes and standards (DIN, VDE, etc.)
Select and size electrical and electromechanical components such as servos
Design and implement control reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high-volume manufacturing equipment as per German codes and standards (DIN, VDE, etc.)
Transform concept layouts / designs into fabrication & installation drawings
Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic and fluid plumbing
Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits
Participate in Tesla electrical specification and standard creation, release to Vendor and quote technical evaluation
Enforce application of Tesla electrical standards
Manage suppliers during specification, design, buyoff and installation of automated manufacturing equipment
Responsible for implementing and managing continuous process optimization including the addition of advanced and conventional technologies to improve quality, productivity and reduce overall waste
Develop & maintain proper documentation of all electrical equipment and associated procedures, making updates as required by modifications
Technical guidance of qualified electricians and electrotechnical instructed persons

What You’ll Bring

In depth knowledge of electrical designs compliancy for different regions including German codes and standards (DIN, VDE, etc) or equivalent (local voltage usage, regulations, governing bodies)
In depth knowledge of designing electrical & power distribution systems in EPLAN
Proficiency in field network topology, both theory and practical applications
Proficiency selecting appropriate circuit protectors, wire and cable, sensors, safety hardware, PLC hardware, remote I/O, VFD and servo systems
Experience creating and maintaining of project documentation, EPLAN projects, drawings, inspections, permits, etc.
Assertiveness towards Tesla maintenance staff and external contractors
Very good written and spoken German and English skills
Multi-tasking ability to manage multiple projects at the same time
Able to work under pressure in the presence of stakeholders
Willing to work nights and weekends when determined by project needs
Degree as Bachelor / Master / Dipl.-Ing. (TH / FH) specializing in Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering or the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability
At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in control engineering

Nice to Have

Exposure to a wide variety of production machinery, industrial sensors and equipment (LVDT and pressure transducers, dispense systems, temperature controllers, DC outrunner torque controllers, current and power meters, etc.)
Basic knowledge of Siemens TIA Portal, SISTEMA software and SEW drive solutions
Experience as VEFK (responsible electrician) according to German standards