Electrician, Cathode Materials

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
Sep 04, 2025
What to Expect Tesla is seeking a skilled Electrician to join our Cathode Maintenance Team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where a passion for advancing energy sustainability and solving complex challenges is crucial. The position requires a strong commitment to teamwork, excellence, and a positive attitude toward hard work while contributing to Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy. What You'll Do Collaborate with theMaintenanceteam to install power distribution systems, transformers, lighting, temporary construction power, and electrical equipment up to 480 VAC Maintain and troubleshoot various electrical components to ensure operational efficiency Interpret complex electrical schematics and blueprints to plan, install, and enhance electrical systems Consult manuals and project electrical drawings to execute and plan work scopes effectively Perform a wide variety of electrical tasks and provide timely feedback on progress and challenges Ensure adherence to safety protocols while working at heights up to 80 ft. or during rotating shifts What You'll Bring Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Industrial Electrician Proficiency in sizing conductors and conduits using the NEC code book Experience with electrical systems from low to high voltage up to 480 VAC, with medium voltage experience as a plus Ability to interpret electrical prints, schematics, diagrams, and P&IDs Capability to test and commission work per Tesla procedures and building department codes Strong knowledge of job site safety, including hazard evaluation and pre-work task planning focused on electrical safety and the willingness to work a 7 on 7 off rotating shift or be on-call as needed Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal Essential Physical Demands: Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a dayin a fast-paced, noisy environment 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 50 lbs, including the ability to carry 20 lbs up and down stairs Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach 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, or hearing Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: PAPR, safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, 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