Automation Control Engineer, Electrical Panel - Manufacturing Test Engineering

Automation Control Engineer, Electrical Panel - Manufacturing Test Engineering

Tesla

Berlin, Germany

What You’ll Do

• Architect novel, fully automated testing machinery from first principles, balancing cost, lead time, complexity, and test coverage across disciplines.
• Research and specify electrical test components, including measurement devices, power supplies, sensors, I/O devices, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and power analyzers, to meet test requirements.
• Design schematics and layouts for industrial electrical control panels using tools like EPLAN or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Implement and validate reliable industrial safety systems to safeguard high-voltage and mechanical hazards, including analyzing safety performance levels (PL) for compliant hardware and programming.
• Debug and optimize automated processes to minimize cycle time and maximize uptime.
• Characterize and validate equipment using statistical approaches (e.g., GR&R, Cpk).
• Perform bench testing on electrical components to validate test processes.

What You’ll Bring

• Hands-on experience as an Electrical, Mechatronics, or Controls Engineer, with a focus on automation, machine design, or product development in industrial/manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency in building complex machine schematics using Electrical CAD software, such as EPLAN or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Experience programming Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), preferably in Rockwell Allen Bradley Studio 5000 and/or Siemens TIA Portal.
• Exposure to high-voltage power electronics (e.g., inverters, DC-DC converters) and building electrical/control systems from first principles for test systems or production machinery.
• Strong skills in specifying and integrating electrical test equipment, including power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and power analyzers.
• BS/MS in Electrical, Computer, or Mechatronics Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and analytical abilities, with a passion for hands-on problem-solving in a high-responsibility environment.