Tesla · 2 months ago
Electrical Automation Engineering Manager, Manufacturing Test
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$168K/yr - $293K/yr
7+ years expTesla is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Electrical Automation Engineering Manager for their Manufacturing Test Engineering group. The role involves leading a team to design and implement automated test systems for high voltage electronic components, while also mentoring engineers and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead a team of 6+ engineers in electrical and controls system design for automated test systems, including support of build, debug, validation, and duplication efforts
Architect automated test equipment, preparing detailed multiline schematics in EPLAN and AutoCAD electrical
Develop PLC programs and HMIs from scratch in Siemens TIA Portal (+WinCC) and Allen Bradley Rockwell Studio 5000 (+Ignition)
Analyze safety performance level (PL) requirements for high voltage, fully automated test systems and implement robust, compliant, and simple safety hardware and programming
Develop PLC software standards for high volume test equipment that are simple to program, commission, and maintain, collaborating cross functionally with other automation stakeholders at Tesla
Selection and integration of commercial off the shelf components such as IO Cards, Data Acquisition Systems, Power Supplies and Contactors; including development of team standards for such equipment
Progressively reduce the cost, development time, and non-value add time of test equipment through development of standards and collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers
Lead conceptual equipment development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, integration complexity, maintainability, cost, and lead-time
Grow and mentor the team by providing technical guidance, reviewing designs, and sharing constructive feedback
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience in people management, leading teams of engineers, with responsibility for recruiting and performance management
5+ years of experience in project management, leading projects or subsystems with multiple disciplines with exemplary skills communicating technical details to diverse stakeholders
7+ years of experience as an Electrical, Mechatronics, or Controls Engineer with focus in automation, machine design, or product development
Versed in Electrical CAD software, such as EPLAN and/or AutoCAD Electrical
Versed in Siemens TIA Portal PLC controls software
Versed in building Electrical and Controls systems from first principles for new projects including test systems, production machinery, and industrial sensors
Degree in Electrical, Computer, or Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent experience
Preferred
Versed in Rockwell Studio 5000 and Ignition
Benefits
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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