Electrical Engineering Technician, Facilities

The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive background in electrical construction, commissioning, operations, and maintenance, with a strong emphasis on electrical turnover acceptance at Gigafactory Texas. This individual will be responsible for ensuring the successful transition of electrical systems from construction to operational status, ensuring assets meet safety, performance, and Tesla standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with operations, construction, QA, and facilities engineering teams on commissioning activities and resolving electrical issues
• Provide technical guidance, lessons learned, and feedback on design and construction, focusing on modeling, utility routing, and commissioning checklist updates
• Oversee commissioning and start-up of all electrical systems, from medium to low voltage, ensuring readiness for facility ownership
• Work closely with third-party OEM equipment representatives during commissioning to align on standards and process requirements
• Participate in system handover walks, document and track open issues, and confirm resolution of all outstanding construction and commissioning tasks
• Review and accept turnover documentation, ensuring it meets design and operational requirements for seamless maintenance handover
• Interpret complex electrical schematics for planning conduit and cable scopes, troubleshooting VFDs, switchgear, and motors (120V-25kV), including work at height when necessary

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of experience as an Industrial or Commercial Electrician; facility maintenance experience preferred
• Proficient in using trade tools, meters, and relevant technology to perform tasks effectively
• Skilled in sizing conductors and conduits, with strong knowledge of the NEC Code Book
• Experience with 24VDC to 25kV AC systems; expertise in troubleshooting motor controls, drives, and electronic components
• Ability to interpret electrical prints, schematics, and perform equipment installation and circuit modifications
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage all management levels, work independently, and collaborate effectively
• Comprehensive understanding of LOTO and NFPA 70E safety requirements

Essential Physcial Demands

• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day, including over varied and uneven terrain
• Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs
• Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install parts
• Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours a day
• Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures
• Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing
• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, reflective vest, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

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