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Electrical Engineer, Automated Test Equipment

Tesla
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/10/2026
What To Expect
We seek a highly motivated and hands-on engineer with an electrical engineering background for a position in the Manufacturing Test Engineering group, a team focused on building robust, beautiful, data-centric automated testing equipment for Tesla’s power electronics and battery manufacturing lines. This team concentrates on mechanical, electrical, software, and controls of capital equipment for our production lines around the world. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the “machine that builds the machine,” working tightly with power electronics product design and manufacturing. The ideal candidate takes pride in their hands-on work, analytical ability, communication skills and attention to detail. They look forward to learning an incredible amount on the job and carrying responsibility within the team.

What You'll Do

  • 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%


  • What You'll Bring

  • 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
  • Degree in Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering, or equivilant experience
  • 2 years of hands-on controls/mechatronics/test/automation engineering experience


  • Benefits
    Compensation and Benefits
    Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
  • 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


  • Expected Compensation

    $109,600 - $234,000/annual salary cash and stock awards benefits

    Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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    Salary : $109,600 - $234,000

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