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Associate Fire Alarm Designer

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
Nov 04, 2025
What to Expect Tesla is looking for a highly motivated Associate Fire Alarm System Designer to join the Fire Protection Design team in Austin, Texas. The Gigafactory design team drives to create the factory of the future by overseeing the design of cutting-edge large-scale equipment and utility systems in support of highly innovative manufacturing processes at record speeds. What You'll Do Attend project meetings to ascertain the entire scope through the 30-60-90 process Work with different design trades i.e.: Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, etc. to determine the full scope of each project throughout the design process Produce fire alarm designs at the 90% mark for internal review with all trades Issue fire alarm designs to team leadership before Issuing For Construction and permit Model all designs in Revit so that they are visible in the 3D model for all other stakeholders What You'll Bring Basic understanding of fire alarm components to include but not limited to: Fire control panels, Smoke/Heat detectors, notification devices, wiring, Design Packages Basic Electrical Understanding: Familiarity with low-voltage systems and wiring diagrams; electronics experience is preferred but not required Code and Standards Awareness: Knowledge of fire safety codes (e.g., NFPA, IBC) to ensure designs meet regulatory requirements AutoCAD Experience is preferred but not required. Ability to learn and be proficient with AutoCAD within 6 months is crucial Software Adaptability: Ability to learn new tools such as Revit and Revitzo for Building Information Modeling (BIM) Drawing and Coordination Skills: Ability to read, review, and produce floor plans, one-line diagrams, riser diagrams, and details, while coordinating with other disciplines to avoid clashes and ensure code-compliant installations Advance Your Career: Pursue certifications like NICET Level I or II in Fire Alarm Systems to build expertise and credibility 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