Manufacturing Electrical Drafter – Tesla – Richmond Hill, ON

Tesla’s Manufacturing Test Engineering group in Richmond Hill, ON is filling a Manufacturing Electrical Drafter role on a full-time basis. Compensation ranges from $32.56 to $66.00/hour depending on level (Drafter/Designer III, IV, or Lead), plus cash and stock awards.

The group builds automated testing equipment for Tesla’s power electronics and battery manufacturing lines worldwide, covering mechanical, electrical, software, and controls. Your drafting work will feed directly into production-line test equipment built alongside product design and manufacturing teams.

About the Role: Manufacturing Electrical Drafter

Day to day, you’ll create and maintain electrical schematics and panel layout drawings in EPLAN or AutoCAD, following national codes and standards including UL508A, NFPA79, and NEC for both power and control circuits. You’ll also assist engineers with redline updates and panel layout tasks.

A significant part of the work involves building out EPLAN macros and parts for the internal standard parts list, with close attention to detail to match physical wiring requirements and internal standards. You’ll also specify wire and cable colour and sizing per applicable standards such as UL508A.

Managing bills of material (BOMs) is another core responsibility, covering electrical cabinets, field wiring, and pneumatics to make sure every build goes together correctly. The posting notes that candidates who are motivated to learn and carry responsibility in a fast-paced environment will do well in this group.

Benefits and Salary

Pay is set by level: Drafter/Designer III at $32.56–$48.84/hour, Drafter/Designer IV at $38.72–$58.08/hour, and Drafter/Designer Lead at $44.00–$66.00/hour. All levels include cash and stock awards, and the final offer may vary based on market location, knowledge, skills, and experience.

From day one of hire, full-time employees receive company-paid Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance, an RRSP with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Additional benefits include Parental Success Programs, sick and vacation time, paid holidays, the Tesla Babies program, and Tesla product discounts plus a fitness and perks program.

Responsibilities

The role covers schematic creation, parts management, and BOM oversight for industrial test equipment. You’ll work closely with engineers across the full electrical documentation cycle, from initial layout to build-ready packages.

• Assist engineers with schematic capture tasks such as redline updates and panel layout
• Create electrical schematics and panel layout drawings in EPLAN or AutoCAD per national codes and standards (UL508A, NFPA79, NEC) for power and control circuits
• Build EPLAN macros and parts for the internal standard parts list, with close attention to physical wiring requirements and internal standards
• Specify wire and cable colour and sizing per standards such as UL508A
• Manage bills of material (BOMs) to confirm proper build of electrical cabinets, field wiring, and pneumatics

Requirements / Skills

The posting marks EPLAN P8 proficiency and schematics experience as the core requirements. Several items are listed as assets or preferred, and more senior candidates are welcomed. A degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent experience is noted as a plus, not a firm requirement.

• EPLAN P8 proficiency, including schematic capture and panel layout (required)
• 2+ years of experience creating schematics for industrial machinery; more senior candidates welcomed
• Microsoft Excel proficiency
• Exposure to industrial electrical components such as protection devices, power supplies, safety devices, and test equipment in power and control circuits
• Exposure to automation in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• AutoCAD Electrical schematic capture experience (a plus)
• Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent experience (a plus)
• Takes pride in analytical ability and attention to detail; motivated to learn and carry responsibility in a fast-paced environment

How to Apply

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