Sr. Electrical Engineer, Automated Test Equipment

What To Expect
We’re seeking a motivated, hands-on engineer with an electrical engineering background to join our Manufacturing Test Engineering team. This group designs and builds data-driven automated test equipment supporting Tesla’s power electronics and battery production lines.

You’ll play a key role in developing the “machine that builds the machine,” working closely with product design and manufacturing teams worldwide. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to learn while taking ownership in a fast-paced environment. This role requires up to ~20% domestic and international travel.

What You'll Do

Architect fully automated testing machinery from first principles, optimizing cost, lead time, complexity, and test coverage

Develop detailed test specifications and execution plans while mentoring junior engineers on subsystem design and implementation

Research, specify, and integrate electrical test equipment including measurement tools, power supplies, sensors, and I/O devices

Design and review NFPA79/NEC/UL508A-compliant industrial electrical control panels

Implement and validate OSHA- and ISO-compliant industrial safety systems for high-voltage and mechanical hazards

Debug and optimize automated processes to improve reliability, reduce cycle time, and maximize uptime

Characterize and validate equipment and test processes using statistical methods such as GR&R and Cpk

What You'll Bring

Experience specifying electrical test equipment including but not limited to power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and power analyzers

Proficiency building complex machine schematics in EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar electrical CAD software

Exposure to automation in an industrial/manufacturing environment

Exposure to high voltage power electronics (inverters, DC-DC converters, etc.)

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a similar engineering field, or equivalent experience

5 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

, Tesla