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Sr. Electrical Engineer, Automated Test Equipment

  • Richmond Hill, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job type
Full-time
Experience
5+ years of hands-on controls/mechatronics/test/automation engineering experience
Posting language
English
Posted

Original job description

What To Expect
We are seeking a highly motivated and hands-on engineer with an electronics design engineering background for a position in our Manufacturing Test Engineering group, a team focused on building robust, beautiful, data-centric automated testing equipment for Tesla’s power electronics and battery manufacturing lines. This team concentrates on mechanical, electrical, software, and controls of capital equipment for our production lines around the world. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the “machine that builds the machine,” working tightly with manufacturing and other engineering teams. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-responsibility environment. They take pride in hands-on problem solving, have strong analytical skills, and are eager to learn and share knowledge. This position is located at our Richmond Hill, ON location.

What You'll Do

  • Architect novel, fully automated testing machinery from first principles, balancing cost, lead time, complexity, and test coverage
  • Develop test specifications, break down requirements into detailed execution plans, and mentor junior engineers on subsystem implementation
  • Research and specify electrical test equipment including measurement devices, power supplies, sensors, and I/O hardware
  • Design schematics and layouts for industrial electrical control panels ensuring NFPA79, NEC, and UL508A compliance, while reviewing junior engineers’ designs
  • Implement reliable industrial safety systems compliant with OSHA and ISO standards to safeguard high-voltage and mechanical hazards
  • Debug and optimize automated test processes to minimize cycle time and maximize uptime
  • Develop PLC sequences in Allen Bradley and Siemens, and perform bench testing on electrical components to validate test processes


  • What You'll Bring

  • 5+ years of hands-on controls/mechatronics/test/automation engineering experience
  • Capable of specifying electrical test equipment including but not limited to power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and power analyzers
  • Proficiency building complex machine schematics in EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar electrical CAD software
  • Experience programming Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), preferably in Rockwell Allen Bradley Studio 5000 and/or Siemens TIA Portal
  • Exposure to automation in an industrial/manufacturing environment
  • Exposure to high voltage power electronics (inverters, DC-DC converters, etc.)
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent experience


  • Benefits
    Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
  • Company-paid Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurances
  • RRSP with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Parental Success Programs
  • Sick and Vacation time, and Paid Holidays
  • Tesla Babies program
  • Tesla products, fitness discounts, and perks program


  • Expected Compensation
  • Manufacturing Controls Dev Engineer - $83,600 - $125,400/annual salary
  • Sr Manufacturing Controls Dev Engineer - $95,040 - $142,560/annual salary
  • Staff Manufacturing Controls Dev Engineer - $111,760 - $161,760/annual salary


  • + cash and stock awards + benefits for all levels

    Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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    Responsibilities

    Architect and develop fully automated testing machinery for power electronics and battery manufacturing lines. This includes designing electrical control panels, implementing safety systems, and optimizing PLC sequences to maximize uptime.

    Requirements

    Requires a degree in Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering and over 5 years of experience in controls or automation engineering. Proficiency in electrical CAD software and PLC programming (Allen Bradley/Siemens) is essential.

    Skills

    • Electronics Design
    • Automated Test Equipment
    • PLC Programming
    • Electrical Schematics
    • Industrial Safety Systems
    • Mechatronics
    • High Voltage Power Electronics
    • EPLAN
    • AutoCAD Electrical
    • Rockwell Allen Bradley Studio 5000
    • Siemens TIA Portal
    • NFPA79 Compliance
    • NEC Compliance
    • UL508A Compliance
    • OSHA Standards
    • ISO Standards

    Benefits

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Disability Insurance
    • RRSP With Employer Match
    • Employee Stock Purchase Plans
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Parental Success Programs
    • Sick Time
    • Vacation Time
    • Paid Holidays
    • Tesla Babies Program
    • Tesla Products
    • Fitness Discounts

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    Categories

    • Engineering
    • Manufacturing
    • Energy
    • Technology

    Keywords

    • Automated Test Equipment
    • Power Electronics
    • Battery Manufacturing
    • PLC
    • Allen Bradley
    • Siemens
    • EPLAN
    • AutoCAD Electrical
    • NFPA79
    • NEC
    • UL508A
    • OSHA
    • ISO
    • High Voltage
    • Inverters
    • DC-DC Converters
    • Mechatronics
    • Industrial Automation
    • Control Panels
    • Test Specifications
    • Power Supplies
    • Multimeters
    • Oscilloscopes
    • Power Analyzers
    • Manufacturing Engineering

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