Electrical Design Engineer – Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg

Switchgear Magazine; Brandenburg; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electric vehicle manufacturer is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer for their Gigafactory in Berlin-Brandenburg. The role involves contributing to the design of large-scale equipment, ensuring optimal performance for innovative manufacturing processes. Candidates should possess a degree in Electrical Engineering, with 3–5 years of relevant design experience. Proficiency in MV/LV systems, communication skills in German and English, and knowledge of relevant German electrical codes are highly desired. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in cutting-edge design and technology.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in electrical building design.
• Expertise in low-voltage power distribution and lighting systems.
• Experience in managing internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design development balancing specs, cost, and quality.
• Generate schematics and layouts for power supply and equipment.
• Supervise contractors for efficient execution of scopes.

Skills

Medium/low voltage design

MV switchgears and transformers

Design schematics in Revit

Breaker coordination

Knowledge of German codes (VDE, DIN)

Strong communication in German and English

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Dialux

Dialux EVO

Job description

Tesla

March 27, 2026 Share Tweet Share

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Electrical Design Engineer for Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg. The Gigafactory design team drives to create the factory of the future by overseeing the design of cutting‑edge large‑scale equipment and utility systems in support of highly innovating manufacturing processes.

What You’ll Do

• Contribute to detailed design development, balancing product specs, equipment/component needs, layout complexity, cost, quality, and timelines.
• Expertise in medium/low voltage (MV/LV) design and installation.
• Proficiency with MV switchgears, transformers, LV main switchgears, sub‑distribution panels, and secondary setups like protection, control, interlocks, and communications.
• Skills in breaker coordination, selectivity, time‐curves, and load flow analysis.
• Sizing parameters for power distribution equipment and components.
• Familiarity with indoor/outdoor lighting controls.
• Generate schematics and layouts for power supply, equipment, and panels using single lines and wiring diagrams in Revit.
• Plan MV/LV cable routing via trays, ladders, and conduits for underground/above‑ground installations.
• Supervise contractors to execute scopes efficiently.
• Engage with external stakeholders and teams including construction, quality, testing, and commissioning.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent exceptional ability.
• 3–5 years in electrical building design.
• Background managing internal and external stakeholders.
• Expertise in low‑voltage power distribution, lighting systems, grounding/lightning protection, and very low‑voltage setups like IT passive infrastructure, fire alarms, and surveillance.
• Clash coordination skills and familiarity with Navisworks/Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• Involvement in German/European mixed‑use projects (commercial, residential, or industrial).
• Advanced command of Revit, Simaris, Dialux, Dialux EVO, and Dehn.
• Knowledge of German codes such as VDE and DIN.
• Industrial building background is advantageous.
• Strong communication abilities, ideally in German and English.