Sr. Electrical Automation Engineer

Tesla; Markham; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is looking for a highly motivated Electrical Automation Engineer to join their world-class team. In this role, you will contribute to the design and development of automation equipment and assembly lines, ensuring compliance with electrical standards. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the entire lifecycle of equipment design, from concept to full production. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in a dynamic environment, where your expertise will directly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of manufacturing processes. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in electrical CAD systems, preferably Eplan Electrical P8.
• Experience with control systems from Beckhoff, Siemens, and Allen-Bradley.

Responsibilities

• Participate in equipment concept development and design electrical schematics.
• Oversee electrical deliverables from vendors ensuring compliance with standards.
• Design and commission machine control systems from concept through implementation.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Electrical CAD Systems (Eplan)

Circuit Protection and Safety Hardware

Control Systems (Beckhoff, Siemens, Allen-Bradley)

Field BUS Protocols (EtherCat, ProfiNet)

Troubleshooting High Voltage Circuits

Interpreting Process Diagrams

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Eplan Electrical P8

PLC Hardware

Job description

What To Expect

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Electrical Automation Engineer to contribute to the design and development of robust and stable automation equipment and assembly lines. You will join a world-class team of engineers responsible for designing, building, and deploying Tesla in-house discrete and process automation equipment solutions for cell manufacturing and general assembly. The Electrical Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams such as Mechanical Design Engineering, Project Management, and other Controls Engineers throughout the entire life cycle of the equipment from initial design, through development and into full production.

This role delivers automation programs to Tesla’s plants where cell manufacturing and general assembly are conducted.

What You'll Do

1. Participate in equipment concept development, balancing product specifications, electrical requirements, part availability, controls architecture, and costs.
2. Define system interconnects, electrical schematics, and key automation components in collaboration with other engineering disciplines to ensure design consistency and compliance.
3. Work with project managers and team members to translate expectations and specifications into final designs.
4. Oversee electrical and control-related deliverables from vendors, ensuring compliance with standards, specifications, and safety requirements.
5. Design power distribution, control panels, and systems interconnects to meet standards such as NFPA79, IEC 60204-1, UL 508A, and ISO 13849-1.
6. Troubleshoot electrical systems, control panels, and safety circuits, providing mitigation techniques as needed.
7. Design, develop, and commission machine control systems from concept through implementation.
8. Design industrial control panels and power distribution/control systems using Beckhoff, Siemens, and Allen-Bradley platforms.
9. Provide training for transition to production teams and contribute to Tesla’s electrical standards and best practices.
10. Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, up to 50% during busy project seasons, with a valid passport.

What You'll Bring

1. Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
2. Proficiency in electrical CAD systems, preferably Eplan Electrical P8 (Version 2.9/2023).
3. Experience selecting circuit protectors, disconnects, wiring, sensors, safety hardware, PLC hardware, modules, contactors, relays, VFDs, servo systems, safety components, etc.
4. Knowledge of electrical standards such as NFPA 79, NEC, IEC 60204-1, UL 508A, and safety standards like ISO 13849-1 & ISO 12100.
5. Familiarity with control systems and components from Beckhoff, Siemens, and Allen-Bradley.
6. Experience with Field BUS protocols such as EtherCat, FSoE, ProfiNet, and ProfiSafe.
7. Hands-on experience troubleshooting high voltage and control circuits, instrumentation, and safety interlocks.
8. Ability to interpret process and instrumentation diagrams for electrical design.
9. Ability to work collaboratively within a team and lead when necessary, actively participating in meetings.