Electrical Controls Engineer – Automation
| Company | Tesla |
|---|---|
| Location | Elgin, IL, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level |
Requirements
- 3 or more years of experience in electrical design for custom automation using EPLAN Electric P8 (strongly preferred) or AutoCAD Electrical
- Strong knowledge of electrical concepts and best practices, including three phase power distribution, control logic, and industrial networking protocols
- Hands-on experience working with and troubleshooting electrical and pneumatic systems
- Hands-on experience with a wide range of industrial automation hardware, including PLC hardware (Siemens and Allen-Bradley), VFDs and servomotors, DC control circuits, I/O and field instrumentation, and pneumatic valves and cylinders
- Proficiency in using US electrical standards NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 79, and UL508A
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent experience
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with project manager and other design engineers to develop robust, safe, and efficient electrical designs for industrial equipment
- Evaluate and select between various forms of industrial control system hardware to meet machine specific requirements, such as PLCs, I/O, motor controls and network devices
- Create electrical and pneumatic schematics and bills of materials using EPLAN Electric P8
- Design custom industrial control panels, including layouts and calculations for loads, heat, and SCCR, and interface with panel shop during the build
- Manage tight schedules to ensure that control panels and critical commercial parts meet the project build schedule
- Support assembly and debug operations by providing direction on electrical assembly and troubleshooting issues that arise during build
- Potential to travel to the Tesla factories to assist with installation and startup
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.