Tesla · 1 day ago
Sr. Manufacturing Test Engineer, Automated Test Equipment, Optimus
Palo Alto, California
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$104K/yr - $204K/yr
4+ years expTesla is seeking a Sr. Test Engineer for their Launch Team to facilitate the deployment, sustaining, and improvement of automated manufacturing test systems. The role involves leading uptime and cycle time improvements on manufacturing test equipment and collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure equipment meets expectations.
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Responsibilities
Lead uptime (HW reliability, software faults, maintenance schedules, etc.), and cycle time and FPY improvements on manufacturing test equipment
Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Quality Engineering, and Maintenance Engineering to ensure manufacturing test equipment meet and exceed expectations. Understand shortcomings when expectations are not met
Perform preemptive data analysis and voice of the customer (VOC) discussions to understand challenges with manufacturing test equipment post deployment, and advocate for solutions that align with both equipment and production goals
Understand engineering first principles of test equipment and have a system level grasp of operations to serve as a key contact for the design team and site operations
Build and validate test equipment, then deploy to production lines at our contract manufacturers in Mexico, while verifying tester documentation to ensure a seamless handoff to production
Provide ongoing troubleshooting support for these testers after deployment
Support equipment troubleshooting and qualification during development and ramp-up of manufacturing equipment
Qualification
Required
4+ years of exposure to a wide variety of test and automation high-voltage systems, production machinery, industrial sensors, data acquisition, safety, and I/O devices (i.e., pogo-pins, pressure transducers, temperature controllers, current and power meters, PLCs, etc.)
Experience with Windows operating systems
Ability to read and understand software code (e.g., Test stand, LabVIEW, Python, C, C++)
Experience with CAN bus communications and ability to interpret traces
Basic proficiency in PLC programming and troubleshooting (e.g., Siemens)
Proficient in translating complex data into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical audiences
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
Benefits
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
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
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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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Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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