Test Engineer, Optimus, Powertrain

The Test Equipment Engineer will work to sustain & improve test equipment and software in both individual and team settings. The candidate will leverage software and hardware knowledge extensively to troubleshoot & create robust testing infrastructure for interfacing with Tesla products and reporting out results to databases. They will work with production team to learn constraints on testing, and work with vehicle design teams to define optimized test specifications to balance yield and quality. The Test Equipment Engineer may be called to assist with the electrical/mechanical design of the tester itself, as well as to support debug/validation efforts prior to releasing the equipment to production. The Test Equipment Engineer will also be responsible for fully documenting all aspects of the projects he or she works on.

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

Requirements

• 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.)
• 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)
• Ability to read and understand software code (e.g., Python, Golang, C, C++, LabVIEW)

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
Expected Compensation

$80,000 - $174,000/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.