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Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Test Engineer - Vehicle

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Palo Alto, CA, USA
In Person
Manufacturing Quality & TestQuality Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • Strong demonstrable experience with power electronics and power converter circuits for energy storage or automotive applications.
  • Hands-on experience with electrical test equipment, including power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and data acquisition systems.
  • Proficiency in test automation frameworks and programming languages such as Go, Python, and C++.
  • Experience with electrical or electronic design is a strong plus.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and address complex technical issues.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and prioritize tasks to meet project deadlines.
Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and implement test programs for electric vehicle high- and low-voltage distribution components and subsystems while ensuring compliance with industry standards and company specifications.
  • Collaborate with Design, Development, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional engineering teams to integrate test programs and resolve design or production issues.
  • Perform root cause analysis on failed components or subsystems to identify and address underlying design or production issues.
  • Develop and implement corrective actions to prevent future failures in collaboration with relevant engineering teams.
  • Develop and maintain automated tests using Go and Python for efficient and reliable testing of components and subsystems.
  • Use Docker containers to deploy and manage test environments and ensure consistency and reproducibility of test results.
  • Manage and maintain test code repositories using GitHub for version control and collaboration.
  • Analyze test data to identify trends, anomalies, and areas for improvement, and provide recommendations to engineering teams.
  • Design, develop, and maintain test equipment and fixtures to support test program development and execution.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize test programs, reduce test time, and improve overall product quality.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with electrical or electronic design.

About the company

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Tesla

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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, Texas

Founded

2003

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What believers are saying

  • Sales are growing again: revenue rose 26% to $28.2 billion in the June 2026 quarter, after falling 3% in 2025.
  • Software adds income beyond cars: paid users of its supervised self-driving feature rose 56% to 1.48 million by June 2026.
  • Hiring is back: Tesla's headcount grew 7% to 134,785 by December 2025, after layoffs shrank it 11% in 2024.

What critics are saying

  • Growth isn't reaching profit: operating profit fell 57% to $398 million in the June 2026 quarter, a 1.4% margin.
  • Alphabet's Waymo is far ahead in robotaxis: Texas records in May 2026 listed 577 Waymo vehicles to Tesla's 42.
  • Stock grants have lost value: Tesla shares fell 17% in 2026 through October 8, after a December 2025 record.

What makes Tesla unique

  • Energy storage punches above its weight: Tesla's energy unit made 13% of 2025 sales but 22% of gross profit.
  • Tesla set the charging standard: Ford, GM and all major EV sellers in North America adopted its plug by 2024.
  • Robots are written into Musk's pay: his 2025 award sets goals of 1 million humanoid robots and 1 million robotaxis.

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Benefits

  • Remote Work Options
  • Flexible Work Hours

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