Electrical Systems Test Engineer, R&D Test Systems

As an Electrical Systems Test Engineer on the Test Systems Engineering Team at Tesla, you'll play a crucial role in accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy. Our R&D Test Systems Engineering team is responsible for designing, building, and commissioning scalable test solutions that drive product development cycles forward. You'll have the opportunity to work on innovative projects that span across vehicle and energy programs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to push the boundaries of what's possible.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate end-to-end electrical hardware test solutions that drive product innovation
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software design teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal system performance
• Analyze data, generate reports, and communicate results to engineering teams, informing design releases and improvements
• Investigate equipment failures, document findings, and drive test system improvements
• Develop validation test plans, procedures, and reports, working closely with hardware and software design teams
• Lead validation testing and system integration of new upgrades and solutions, creating electrical schematics, BOMs, harness drawings, and system diagrams as needed
• Perform component, board, and system-level electrical, functional, and characterization measurements

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering with 2+ years of professional experience or equivalent experience
• Hands-on hardware design and testing experience in power electronics, low-power analog, and digital circuits
• Experience with PCB layout, signal integrity, noise, and EMI considerations (Altium experience required)
• Familiarity with modeling and circuit simulation tools, such as MATLAB-Simulink and LTspice
• Experience with embedded programming, digital communication protocols, and laboratory test equipment
• Strong knowledge of dynos, motors, power systems, and switchgear components
• Understanding of electrical safety requirements, including NEC, international installation codes, UL, and CE

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.