Facilities Application Engineer

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Facilities Application Engineer

| Job Category | Construction & Facilities | | Location | AUSTIN, Texas | | Req. ID | 269875 | | Job Type | Full-time |

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 employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, 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.

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