Electrical Test Engineer, Vehicle

We are seeking an experienced Test Engineer to join our Manufacturing Test team, responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive test programs for electric vehicle high/low voltage distribution components and subsystems. The successful candidate will collaborate with a large cross-section of engineering teams, including Design, Development, and Manufacturing, to ensure the design and production of high-quality products. This is an individual contributor role with high internal visibility, requiring extensive work on developing full functional tests, root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement test programs for electric vehicle high/low voltage distribution components and subsystems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and company specifications
• Work closely with cross-functional engineering teams, including Design, Development, and Manufacturing, to ensure seamless integration of test programs and resolve design or production issues
• Perform root cause analysis on failed components or subsystems to identify and address underlying design or production issues
• Develop and implement corrective actions to prevent future failures, in collaboration with relevant engineering teams
• Develop and maintain automated tests using programming languages such as Go Lang and Python, to ensure efficient and reliable testing of components and subsystems
• Utilize Docker containers to deploy and manage test environments, ensuring consistency and reproducibility of test results
• Manage and maintain test code repositories using GitHub, ensuring version control and collaboration with other team members
• Analyze test data to identify trends, anomalies, and areas for improvement, and provide recommendations to relevant engineering teams
• Design, develop, and maintain test equipment and fixtures to support test program development and execution
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize test programs, reduce test time, and improve overall product quality

Requirements

• Degree or relevant experience in Electrical/Electronics Engineering
• Strong demonstrable experience in Power Electronics/power converter circuits for energy storage/automotive applications
• Electrical/Electronic design experience a strong plus
• Strong demonstrable hands-on experience with electrical test equipment: Power Supplies, Multimeter, Oscilloscopes, and other common equipment
• Proficiency in test automation frameworks and programming languages (e.g., Go, Python, C++, etc.). Experience with test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, and data acquisition systems
• Manage and maintain test code repositories using GitHub, ensuring version control and collaboration with other team members
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and address complex technical issues. Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, and prioritize tasks to meet project deadlines

Compensation and Benefits
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