Software Integration Engineer, Factory Firmware

What To Expect
The Factory Firmware Team is seeking a Firmware Integration Engineer to develop software tools for vehicle diagnostics, testing and validation. As a Firmware Integration Engineer, you will develop software tools for the factory side-by-side with development, quality, and manufacturing teams. You will be expected to move projects along at an aggressive pace – pulling together the contributions of cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams into a cohesive solution. You will also be expected to get your hands dirty in the details of various subsystems – digging through vehicle logs, root causing issues and developing solutions to complex problems. The Factory Firmware Team is the eyes and ears of the Firmware organization within the factory and often have the last say on the deployment of new firmware to manufacturing – providing valuable insight and feedback to accelerate development of new software features.

What You'll Do

Set up system level manufacturing processes, related to firmware, from initial concept to final product

Develop software tools for vehicle diagnostics, testing, and validation

Integrate vehicle firmware tests in manufacturing and support new program launches, both hardware and software

Validate firmware in manufacturing through the integration and release of new firmware versions

Develop software solutions to bridge manufacturing process gaps, maintaining firmware quality, and streamlining production

Develop and improve tools as well as resolve firmware related issues to support production in meeting their targets

Influence the end-to-end process of firmware integration into vehicle subsystems within manufacturing

Troubleshoot high priority production situations through root cause analysis and implementation of short and long term solutions

What You'll Bring

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience

Strong scripting skills in at least one common language (Python, Ruby, etc.)

Experience testing and validating embedded software in electro-mechanical systems

Strong experience collaborating with colleagues and communicating complex technical concepts to others of varied technical backgrounds

Must be detail-oriented with an ability to think creatively and produce “outside of the box” solutions

Exceptional ability to keep multiple projects moving forward

Experience working with new product introduction and process improvements

Experience working in high volume automotive manufacturing

Understanding of lean manufacturing metrics

2 years of professional/relevant experience, preferred

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:

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

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