Sr. Manufacturing Test Engineer, Factory Launch
Tesla · Buffalo, NY · 1 mo ago
On-siteQuality Assurance$99k–$148k/yrFull-time
What You'll Do
- Lead uptime (HW reliability, software faults, maintenance schedules, etc.), and cycle time and FPY improvements on manufacturing test equipment
- 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
- Perform preemptive data analysis and voice of the customer (VOC) discussions to understand challenges with manufacturing test equipment post deployment, and advocate for solutions that align with both equipment and production goals
- 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
- Build and validate test equipment, then deploy to production lines at GFNY, or our contract manufacturers in Mexico, while verifying tester documentation to ensure a seamless handoff to production
- Provide ongoing troubleshooting support for these testers after deployment
- Support equipment troubleshooting and qualification during development and ramp-up of manufacturing equipment
What You'll Bring
- Exposure to a wide variety of test and automation high-voltage systems, production machinery, industrial sensors, data acquisition, safety, and I/O devices (i.e., pogo-pins, pressure transducers, temperature controllers, current and power meters, PLCs, etc.)
- Experience with Windows, and/or Linux operating systems
- Ability to read and understand software code (e.g., GoLang, LabVIEW, Python)
- Experience with CAN bus communications and ability to interpret traces
- Basic proficiency in PLC programming and troubleshooting (e.g., Siemens)
- Proficient in translating complex data into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical audiences
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Medical plans
- Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
- Dental and vision plans
- HSA Contribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time
- Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program