Electrical Design Technician Jobs
Electrical Design Technician jobs are open across utilities, manufacturing, construction, and engineering services, from entry-level to senior and lead roles, with specializations in AutoCAD drafting, power systems design, and control panel layout. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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What You'll Do
- Owns system architecture design and product specifications for industrial Tesla Energy Products such as Megapack through physics-based fundamental principles analysis, modeling and system-level thinking
- Develops system models comprising cell, battery, power electronics, thermals, and control models
- Owns development of system requirements, distributes function and performance to components within systems, defines system hardware and software architecture, defines electrical, mechanical, and communication interfaces for components to meet those goals
- Supports definition of system hardware and software architecture optimization
- Collaborate directly with design, integration, compliance, reliability, product, and service teams for system architecture and design development
- Defines electrical, mechanical, and communication interfaces for components
- Captures requirements in a formal management tool
- Leads and contribute to cross-functional design reviews for development efforts
- Works directly with system test team for system test plan development and validation of system design requirements
What You'll Bring
- Systems level thinker with evidence of driving product design optimization across products, disciplines and teams
- Fundamentals in power electronics and battery technology
- Ability to generate and interpret simulation results and integrate recommendations into product designs
- Experience with system level architectures comprising electrical, thermal, mechanical and FW/SW sub-systems
- Fluency in Python/Matlab
- Specification definition (performance, functional, dimensional, manufacturing)
- Ability to generate and interpret simulation results and integrate recommendations into product designs
- Detail-oriented personality with effective documentation and reporting skills.
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics, or equivalent experience
- Solid engineering fundamentals – electrical and mechanical
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
Expected Compensation
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
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.
What You'll Do
- Owns system architecture design and product specifications for industrial Tesla Energy Products such as Megapack through physics-based fundamental principles analysis, modeling and system-level thinking
- Develops system models comprising cell, battery, power electronics, thermals, and control models
- Owns development of system requirements, distributes function and performance to components within systems, defines system hardware and software architecture, defines electrical, mechanical, and communication interfaces for components to meet those goals
- Supports definition of system hardware and software architecture optimization
- Collaborate directly with design, integration, compliance, reliability, product, and service teams for system architecture and design development
- Defines electrical, mechanical, and communication interfaces for components
- Captures requirements in a formal management tool
- Leads and contribute to cross-functional design reviews for development efforts
- Works directly with system test team for system test plan development and validation of system design requirements
What You'll Bring
- Systems level thinker with evidence of driving product design optimization across products, disciplines and teams
- Fundamentals in power electronics and battery technology
- Ability to generate and interpret simulation results and integrate recommendations into product designs
- Experience with system level architectures comprising electrical, thermal, mechanical and FW/SW sub-systems
- Fluency in Python/Matlab
- Specification definition (performance, functional, dimensional, manufacturing)
- Ability to generate and interpret simulation results and integrate recommendations into product designs
- Detail-oriented personality with effective documentation and reporting skills.
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics, or equivalent experience
- Solid engineering fundamentals – electrical and mechanical
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
Expected Compensation
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
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.
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon39
- Raytheon30
- Tesla13
- Redwood Materials12
- Apple11
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing33
- Consulting & Professional Services29
- Electronics & Hardware14
- Construction & Real Estate14
- Technology & Software12
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electrical design technician jobs.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN for schematic and panel layout drawings
- Two or more years of experience producing electrical construction documents
- Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code and relevant industry standards
- Associate degree or technical certificate in electrical technology or a related field
- Experience reading and interpreting one-line diagrams and wiring schematics
- Familiarity with bill-of-materials generation and component selection for electrical assemblies
Tips for Your Electrical Design Technician Job Search
List your CAD software versions precisely
Hiring managers screen for specific versions of AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and EPLAN. Name the exact releases you've used in your resume skills section so you clear automated filters that reject candidates who list only the software name without a version.
Highlight schematic types you've produced
Don't just say you created electrical drawings. Specify whether your work included single-line diagrams, wiring schematics, panel schedules, or relay logic diagrams. Recruiters and engineers scan for these terms when they define the role's core deliverable.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists electrical design technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by code standard
Postings often specify NEC, IEC, or UL standards experience. Target roles that match the code environment you've worked in most, since employers in regulated industries like utilities and industrial manufacturing treat standards familiarity as a hard requirement.
Prepare a redline or revision sample
Interviewers commonly ask you to walk through a drawing correction or markup. Bring a sanitized before-and-after redline example from a past project so you can demonstrate how you handle design changes, version control, and cross-discipline coordination under review.
Negotiate using project scope, not just title
When discussing compensation, reference the complexity of projects you've supported, such as multi-panel industrial controls or high-voltage substation layouts, rather than citing generic experience years. That framing anchors the conversation to deliverable complexity, which engineers and hiring managers recognize immediately.
Electrical Design Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most electrical design technicians?
The companies hiring the most electrical design technicians right now include Amazon, Raytheon, and Tesla, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Utilities, industrial manufacturers, and engineering services firms consistently drive the highest volume of openings for this role.
How many electrical design technician jobs are remote?
About 36% of electrical design technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which is lower than many technical roles because the work often requires collaboration on physical equipment or site drawings. Sub-specializations like CAD drafting support and documentation review tend to have the highest share of remote or hybrid arrangements.
How do you become an electrical design technician?
Most electrical design technicians start with an associate degree or technical certificate in electrical technology, electronics, or a related field, which provides grounding in circuit theory and print reading. From there, employers expect hands-on CAD training, typically in AutoCAD Electrical or a similar platform. Entry-level roles or internships where you produce real drawings under review accelerate the path to independent work quickly.
Can you get hired as an electrical design technician with little or no experience?
Yes, entry-level electrical design technician roles exist, particularly at smaller engineering firms and contractors that prioritize CAD proficiency and technical aptitude over years of experience. Building a portfolio of practice drawings, completing an AutoCAD Electrical certification, and showing familiarity with NEC conventions are concrete ways to stand out when your formal work history is limited.
What does the electrical design technician interview process look like?
Interviews typically include a phone or video screen with HR, followed by a technical conversation with a lead engineer or design manager. You'll likely be asked to walk through drawings you've produced, explain how you handle redlines or design changes, and demonstrate your CAD workflow. Some employers add a short take-home drawing exercise or ask you to interpret an existing schematic on the spot.
Where can I find and apply to electrical design technician jobs?
You can find and apply to electrical design technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your skills and location, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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