Sr. Electrical Engineer, Automated Test Equipment
Tesla · Reno, NV · 3 wk ago
On-siteQuality AssuranceFull-time
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.
Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- 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
- Medical plans with multiple options, including > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with options for $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 including 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