About
Electrical Design Engineer
Job Type:
Contract
Contract Length:
6 months
Target Start Date:
11/24/25
Work Location/Structure:
Palo Alto - Onsite
About the Opportunity Our client, a leader in Automotive Manufacturing, is looking for a skilled
Electrical Design Engineer
to join their team for a 6 month engagement. This project involves building robust, beautiful, data‑centric automated testing equipment for Tesla’s power electronics and battery manufacturing lines, focusing on mechanical, electrical, software, and controls of capital equipment for production lines around the world. This is a high‑impact role that requires a self‑motivated professional who can hit the ground running and deliver results quickly.
Key Responsibilities & Deliverables
Architecting novel, fully automated testing machinery from first principles, balancing cost, lead time, complexity, and test coverage across disciplines.
Developing test specifications and breaking down requirements into a detailed execution plan while mentoring/advising more junior engineers on sub‑system implementation.
Researching and specifying electrical test equipment such as measurement equipment, power supplies, sensors, I/O devices, and other hardware to meet test requirements.
Designing schematics and layout for industrial electrical control panels which are NFPA79/NEC/UL508A compliant and reviewing more junior engineers’ designs.
Implementing and validating reliable industrial safety systems (OSHA, ISO standards compliant) to safeguard high voltage and mechanical hazards.
Debugging/optimizing automated processes to minimize cycle time and maximize uptime.
Performing bench testing on electrical components to validate test processes.
Developing PLC sequences in Allen Bradley and Siemens for automated test machinery.
Domestic and international travel up to 20%.
Required Skills & Experience
5+ years of hands‑on controls/mechatronics/test/automation engineering experience.
Deep expertise in specifying electrical test equipment including but not limited to power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and power analyzers; proficiency building complex machine schematics in EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar electrical CAD software; and experience programming Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), preferably in Rockwell Allen Bradley Studio 5000 and/or Siemens TIA Portal. This isn't a learning role—you need to be a subject matter expert.
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage your own time effectively to meet project goals.
Experience with automation in an industrial/manufacturing environment and exposure to high voltage power electronics (inverters, DC‑DC converters, etc...).
Strong communication skills to provide clear and concise status updates to the project team.
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Languages
- English
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