Facilities Application Engineer

Facilities Application Engineer Tesla - 3.3 Austin, TX Job Details Full-time 16 hours ago Benefits Commuter assistance Health savings account AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Flextime Adoption assistance Employee assistance program 401(k) matching Employee discount Benefits from day one Pet insurance Qualifications Performance dashboards Computer science Computer Science Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering Engineering Equipment installation Hazmat Electrical switchgear System design Mid-level Industrial equipment troubleshooting CMMS Analysis skills Bachelor's degree Electrical building codes Implementation of OSHA safety standards Single-line diagram Electrical troubleshooting Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) Electrical transformers Working on electrical projects Electrical maintenance Technical skills instruction Commissioning phase involvement OEM Electrical Engineering Cross-functional collaboration Cabling Bachelor's degree in computer science 2 years Full Job Description What to Expect Gigafactory Texas is looking for an Electrical Power Monitoring System Engineer to join the Facilities team supporting Vehicle, Cell, Data Center & Tesla Energy Programs. Come and join us to help accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. What You'll Do Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability 2-5 years of operational facilities experience (semiconductor, solar, battery, etc.) supporting high-tech infrastructure with a strong focus on Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) Experience with Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), including metering hardware, software platforms, real-time data acquisition, and power quality analysis Working knowledge of medium-voltage and low-voltage distribution systems, including substations, switchgear, protective relays, and ability to read electric utility system drawings (one-lines, three-lines, schematics, etc.) Familiarity with electric utility system safe work practices in accordance with

OSHA, HAZMAT

safety protocols, and applicable codes/standards (e.g., IEEE

C37, C57

); National Electrical Code, NFPA 70E, and

IEEE 1584

Knowledge of

NEC NFPA 70, NFPA 70B, NETA-ATS, NETA-MTS, IEEE 519

(power quality), and electrical OEM recommendations for monitoring and metering equipment What You'll Bring Design, implement, operate, improve, and troubleshoot facility Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), including metering infrastructure, data acquisition, dashboards, and integration with substations, switchgear, transformers, grounding systems, and protective relays Manage EPMS device network configuration across substations, panels, ATS, relays, UPS, breakers, and other assets—installing data cables, assigning IPs/MACs with proper gateways/subnets, and coordinating with internal teams for programming and communication validation Conduct alarm rationalization, develop alarm cards, enhance Device Driver functionality, and perform Modbus/DNP3 mapping for EPMS devices and assets Leverage EPMS data to support electrical distribution improvements and resiliency initiatives through system risk analysis, power quality metrics, harmonic analysis, trend monitoring, and advanced detection techniques Troubleshoot electrical system issues using EPMS data for breaker coordination studies, arc flash assessments, protective relay performance verification, Sequence of Operations analysis, and SCADA integration Support critical sparing strategies and procurement of EPMS equipment, metering devices, and temporary monitoring solutions to ensure system reliability and uptime Utilize CMMS for scheduling reactive and preventive maintenance of EPMS assets; help standardize electrical monitoring points and metering infrastructure across facilities Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to design, optimize, and maintain EPMS integration with electrical assets, enabling real-time visibility and data-driven decision-making Provide engineering support and training to facility technicians on using EPMS tools for equipment troubleshooting, operation, and maintenance of controllers and systems Oversee EPMS equipment installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance to meet Tesla-specified performance, reliability, and safety standards; coordinate with stakeholders including Central Utilities, Supercharging, Megapack, Solar, Manufacturing, and IT for seamless data sharing and system optimization 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. Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.