Tesla · 1 month ago
Low Voltage Test Engineer, Wireless & Sensors
PALO ALTO, California
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$80K/yr - $174K/yrTesla is seeking an exceptional hands-on Low Voltage Test Engineer to join their Test & Reliability Team. This role focuses on hardware validation and reliability of Low Voltage systems, requiring collaboration across teams to ensure high reliability standards are met throughout the development cycle.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Test and validate new designs before they go into production, including Wireless communication suites like 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth; Advanced sensor arrays for crash detection, HVAC control, radars; Cutting-edge display technologies and Wireless Authentication systems
Collaborate with design and reliability teams to build test setups. This can include designing mechanical or mechatronic components, electrical design, and integration testing
Develop and maintain automation-focused test software to streamline execution, data collection and data analysis
Manage and execute tests from initial setup and instrumentation through to completion, troubleshooting issues as they arise
Collaborate with design and failure analysis teams to root cause component failures from test
Design test plans to evaluate impact of design decisions and make recommendations on the final vehicle design
Qualification
Required
Strong electrical first principles skills
Proficiency in Linux/Unix environments and shell scripting
Proficient in programming in Python
Basic understanding of how different wireless protocols (Bluetooth, UWB, WiFi, 5G) work
Eagerness to be hands-on, understanding how to interact with a system and automate repeatable tasks
Drive for efficiency and hate seeing someone spend time on something that a script, fixture or a robotic system could do better
Preferred
Hands-on debugging experience
Prior experience working with cars or FSAE teams
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.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
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Leadership Team
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Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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