Electrical Assembly Technician

at Tesla Inc. in Elgin, Illinois, United States

Job Description

What to Expect

We are looking for a highly motivated and "hands-on" individual to join our Electrical Assembly Team for the assembly of a new generation of high speed, automated manufacturing equipment. The role includes performing electrical panel wiring, field wiring, pneumatic plumbing, troubleshooting and machine integration of industrial automated equipment and some travel for machine installation and commissioning support. Employees must provide their own basic set of hand tools.
Shift:07:00AM - 03:30PM; Monday - Friday.Overtime will be available depending on the needs of the business.
What You'll Do

Build and wire panels from scratch reading electrical schematics
Understand schematic symbols in either JIC or ISO types (AutoCad Electrical or Eplan schematics)
Field wiring and pneumatic plumbing of industrial automation equipment. To include fabricating mounting brackets and fabricate, assemble, and mount NEMA type cable trough to cleanly wire machines
Install equipment at other Teslalocations (up to 40% of the time)
Interface with project team (i.e. Controls Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Assemblers, Project Manager, etc.)
Perform system checkout and assist in automation systems startups for service installed jobs
Other duties may be assigned to support the needs of the business

What You'll Bring

2+ years of experience wiring automated equipment, preferably in a machine-building or OEM department; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
Ability to read/understand electrical schematics and create redlines
Familiarity with basic hand tools and electrical testing equipment
Ability to troubleshoot electrical issues, report, repair and/or correct the issues with minimal supervision
Must be able and willing to travel and work at other Tesla locations
Must be a self-starter, team player, work well with others, and have a positive attitude
Must have ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

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:
Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.