Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Supercharger System Integration & Validation Engineer

Hardware Validation & Testing +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePalo Alto, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, or equivalent experience.
At least 3 years of experience in electronic hardware integration and/or firmware integration.
In-depth understanding of active and passive high-voltage power electronic components, and expertise in developing associated characterization and validation testing methods.
Strong understanding of device characteristics; power electronics topologies (AC/DC, DC/DC, and DC/AC); thermal design and control; embedded firmware design and testing; system testing methodologies; and test plan development for mechatronic systems.
Ability to develop in Python and read and debug C and C++.
Proficiency with basic electrical engineering tools, including oscilloscopes, network analyzers, power supplies, and electronic loads.
Ability to identify and surface issues within complex hardware/software systems through analytical problem-solving.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end integration of hardware and firmware across Supercharger products.
Lead validation of hardware controls and system-level functionality for new Supercharger products, including hardware design and control validation, board debugging, root-cause analysis, and hardware/firmware regression testing.
Develop and execute test plans to validate functions, features, and system performance.
Work with cross-functional teams to ensure functional, performance, and safety requirements are achieved.
Collaborate with network operations and deployment teams to validate performance at scale.
Conduct failure analysis to identify root causes and drive resolution for failures originating in testing and in the field.
Provide direct and accurate feedback to design owners to drive continuous improvement in design and performance.
Debug and fix hardware and firmware issues on complex, high-power/high-voltage products.
Perform hands-on hardware bring-up and prototyping.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with inverters, electric vehicle batteries, high-voltage controls, and/or industrial grid codes.
Testing or calibration experience in vehicle or electric vehicle supply equipment fields.
Experience working with DC fast-charging systems and features, such as high-voltage DC buses, DC isolation monitoring, grid-tied systems, network diagnostics, Controller Area Network communication, power-line communication, Modbus, and TCP/IP protocols.

Category	Energy Engineering
Location	Palo Alto, California
Requisition ID	255502
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>To support Tesla’s mission of accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy, the Supercharger team is focused on advancing and expanding our global fast-charging network. Tesla is leveraging its world-class expertise in power electronics, vertical integration, firmware, and large-scale deployment to deliver reliable, scalable Supercharger products which power millions of customer miles every day.<br> To support the mission, Tesla Engineering is looking for an engineer who is passionate about system integration and validation to ensure seamless hardware and firmware performance across our global Supercharging network. Ideal candidates would share our value of fast iteration, deep collaboration, and hands-on innovation as they help us expand the most advanced charging network in the world. </p>

Job Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end integration of hardware and firmware across Tesla’s Supercharger products
Lead validation of hardware controls and system-level functionality for new Supercharger products (including hardware design/control validation, board debugging, root-cause analysis and hardware/firmware regression testing)
Develop and execute test plans to validate functions, features, and system performance
Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure functional, performance, and safety requirements are successfully achieved
Collaborate with network operations and deployment teams to validate performance at scale
Conduct failure analysis to understand root cause and drive resolution for failures originating in testing and from the field
Drive continuous improvement in design and performance by providing direct and accurate feedback to design owners
Debug and fix hardware and firmware issues on complex, high power/high voltage products
Hands-on with hardware bring up and prototyping

Job Requirements

Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, or equivalent experience
3+ years of experience in electronic hardware integration and/or Firmware integration
In-depth understanding of HV power electronic components (active and passive) and expertise in developing associated characterization/validation testing methods
Strong understanding of device characteristics, power electronics topologies (AC/DC, DC/DC & DC/AC), thermals design/control, embedded firmware design/testing, system testing methodologies, and test plan development of mechatronic systems
Ability to develop in Python and read and debug C/C++
Proficiency with basic EE tools (scopes, network analyzers, power supplies, electronic loads)
Exceptional analytical problem-solving skills, able to identify and surface issues within complex hardware/software systems
Preferred: Experience with inverters, EV batteries, HV controls, and/or industrial grid codes
Preferred: Testing/Calibration experience in Vehicle or EVSE fields
Preferred: Experience working with DC Fast charging systems/features (e.g. high-voltage DC busses, DC isolation monitoring, grid-tied systems, network diagnostics, CAN communication, PLC, Modbus, TCP/IP protocols, etc.)

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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