Electrical Design Engineer

Be a part of the Service Tooling Engineering team at Tesla, driving the design, validation, and deployment of innovative tools critical to the next generation of electric vehicles! Here, your work directly contributes to shaping the next era of automotive technology. You'll collaborate with brilliant engineers to solve complex challenges, create game-changing solutions, and drive innovation that transforms how the world moves. The ideal candidate is a hands-on builder with a passion for turning concepts into real-world solutions. They are highly analytical, think at an overall systems level, and can translate complex concepts into scalable products. With a hybrid background in electrical and software engineering, they bring a deep understanding of both system design and physical implementation.
Join a team that's shaping the future of sustainable transportation and redefining what's possible in EV technology!

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with top-tier engineers and technicians across disciplines to uncover the root causes of challenges and turn them into opportunities for innovation
• Convert requirement sets from concepts into actionable, cost-effective designs that prioritize safety, efficiency, and effortless execution
• Pioneer game-changing tools that automate diagnostic workflows and transform complex investigations into streamlined solutions-turning hours of manual analysis into seconds of precision
• Envision and design custom tools to simplify large-scale operations, while mastering the art of testing and refining complex software systems and strategies
• Build prototypes and lead validation efforts alongside engineers and technicians, ensuring every solution is precise and efficient. Craft detailed drawings, specifications, and workflows with Tesla's engineering and service teams, while diving deep into technical challenges to mitigate risks and deliver excellence
• Collaborate with Tesla's tooling partners to optimize tool selection, deploy with precision, and track performance-ensuring every tool accelerates service efficiency

Requirements

• A relentless drive to research, innovate solutions for challenging problem, and lead projects under tight constraints. Well-rounded engineering fundamentals with a track record of applying them to solve real world problems
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or equivalent experience
• Experience at bridging concepts and execution-bringing electrical and firmware designs to life through meticulous documentation and hands-on development. Proven experience bringing design concepts to life through detailed drawings, documentation, and hands-on execution in electrical or firmware projects
• Expertise in core tech like microcontrollers, electrical design, or similar-bonus points for real-world experience in PCB design, software development, or wire harnesses
• Proficiency in Python and C preferred. Strong 3D CAD/eCAD experience preferred, CATIA and Altium a plus. Familiarity with regulatory compliance is a plus (OSHA, CE, CCC, ASME)
• Demonstrated ability to keep tasks organized and well documented, with communication skills that brings teams together and ideas to life. Strong self-management skills with a focus on proactive project execution and stakeholder engagement
• Familiar with supplier engagement and overseeing deliverables from initial specs to final delivery. Machine shop and fabrication experience a plus

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• 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
Expected Compensation

$100,160 - $177,480/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

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.