Tesla · 5 months ago
Electrical Engineer, Automated Test Equipment
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$100K/yr - $222K/yr
2+ years expTesla is seeking a highly motivated and hands-on engineer with an electrical engineering background for a position in the Manufacturing Test Engineering group. The role focuses on building robust automated testing equipment for Tesla’s power electronics and battery manufacturing lines, requiring a mix of electrical, mechanical, software, and controls expertise.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Research and specify electrical test equipment such as measurement equipment, power supplies, sensors, I/O devices, and other hardware to meet test requirements
Design schematics and layout for industrial electrical control panels which are NFPA79/NEC/UL508A compliant
Develop test specifications and break down requirements into a detailed execution plan
Perform bench testing on electrical components to validate test processes
Implement reliable industrial safety systems (OSHA, ISO standards compliant) to safeguard high voltage and mechanical hazards
Debug/optimize automated processes to minimize cycle time and maximize uptime
Characterize and validate equipment using statistical approaches (GR&R, Cpk)
Domestic and international travel up to 20%
Qualification
Required
Degree in Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering, or equivalent experience
2+ years of hands-on controls/mechatronics/test/automation engineering experience
Exposure to electrical test equipment including but not limited to power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and power analyzers
Proficiency reading and building schematics for machines and/or PCBAs
Exposure to automation in an industrial/manufacturing environment
Experience with high voltage machinery is a plus
Exposure to EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar electrical CAD software is a plus
Benefits
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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