Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Senior Electrical Engineer - Automated Test Equipment

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePalo Alto, CA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Experience specifying electrical test equipment, including power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and power analyzers.
Proficiency building complex machine schematics in EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar electrical computer-aided design software.
Exposure to automation in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Exposure to high-voltage power electronics, such as inverters and DC-DC converters.
A degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a similar engineering field, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of hands-on controls, mechatronics, test, or automation engineering experience.

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 input/output devices.
Design and review industrial electrical control panels compliant with NFPA 79, NEC, and UL 508A.
Implement and validate industrial safety systems compliant with OSHA and ISO 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.
Travel domestically and internationally up to approximately 20%.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	Palo Alto, California
Requisition ID	275196
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>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.</p><p>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.</p>

Job 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

Job 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

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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