Tesla · 15 hours ago
Test Engineer, Optimus
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$92K/yr - $164K/yrTesla is a leading electric vehicle manufacturer seeking a Test Equipment Engineer to enhance and maintain their testing infrastructure. The role involves troubleshooting complex systems, collaborating with various engineering teams, and implementing improvements to test equipment to ensure quality and efficiency in manufacturing processes.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot complex systems and identify issues by reviewing electrical diagrams & code
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
Design & implement electrical, mechanical and/or software improvements to released test equipment
Perform data analysis such as SPC and voice of the customer (VOC) discussions to understand challenges with manufacturing test equipment, and advocate for solutions that align with both equipment and production goals
Define most efficient plan for testing, automating and improving focusing on time/cost reduction and low complexity to promptly release new automation and test equipment
Lead uptime (HW reliability, software faults, maintenance schedules, etc.), and cycle time and FPY improvements on manufacturing test equipment
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
Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits
Qualification
Required
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience
Experience troubleshooting electronic circuits. Must be comfortable around high voltage systems
Experience designing electrical schematics, with an emphasis on safety for the operator and the product
Solid understanding of production equipment design issues such as user friendliness, serviceability, ruggedness, noninvasive electrical test connections, etc
Exposure to a wide variety of test and automation systems, production machinery, industrial sensors, data acquisition and I/O devices (ie, pogo-pins, pressure transducers, temperature controllers, current and power meters, PLCs, etc.)
Ability to read and understand software code (e.g., Python, Golang, C, C++, LabVIEW)
Preferred
Experience with Hipot and Leak testers is a plus
Experience working with CAN and analyzing CAN traces is a plus
Previous experience working with Linux is a plus (Bash scripting desired)
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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