Tesla · 8 hours ago
Staff Manufacturing Test Software Development Engineer, Optimus
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$195K/yr - $356K/yrTesla is looking for a highly motivated Staff Engineer focusing on manufacturing test software development. In this role, you will be responsible for developing end-to-end testing solutions and software implementations for Optimus manufacturing testing, contributing to the development of a groundbreaking product in AI robotics.
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement manufacturing test software for Optimus general assembly line
Collaborate with firmware and hardware teams to develop test coverage, define metrics, align on firmware features and APIs for manufacturing testing software implementation
Design and develop comprehensive manufacturing test software that may include connectivity tests, functional tests and system level self-test
Develop software for automated manufacturing testers that may include PLC controllers and communications between PLC and testers
Debug and root-causing issues related to manufacturing testing
Develop and maintain scalable and reliable manufacturing testing software for high volume production, minimizing downtime, maintenance and deployment cost through tools such as cloud development
Log, store and analyze test data to enable FA and design improvements
Early engagement with cross functional development teams to drive DFT requirement
Work with internal and external tester development partners on automation tester design and validation
Qualification
Required
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, similar degree, or equivalent experience
Experience in high volume manufacturing testing of actuators, sensors, electronics or related electromechanical hardware
Experience in hardware test framework such as OpenHTF, pytest, Robot Framework or similar
Fluency in Python and JavaScript
Experience in PLC controls and PLC – Tester communication and error handling
Familiar with Unified Diagnostic Services (UDS)
Experience in working with Linux OS and Docker
Familiarity with protocols such as CAN and EtherCAT
Experience with databases for test data storage, such as SQL (e.g. MySQL, Microsoft SQL), NoSQL (e.g. Mongo DB, Elastic search) databases, and column-stored database (e.g. Click House) and good knowledge of query optimization
Familiarity with data pipeline/data visualization tools such as Telegraf, Kafka, and Grafana
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.
Founded in 2003
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
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Chief Financial Officer
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SVP of Automotive
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