Tesla · 5 months ago
Sr. Electrical Engineer, Automated Test Equipment
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$92K/yr - $252K/yr
5+ years expTesla is seeking a highly motivated Sr. Electrical Engineer for their Manufacturing Test Engineering group, focused on developing automated testing equipment for power electronics and battery manufacturing. The role involves designing and implementing testing machinery, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Architect novel, fully automated testing machinery from first principles, balancing cost, lead time, complexity, and test coverage across disciplines
Develop test specifications and break down requirements into a detailed execution plan while mentoring/advising more junior engineers on sub-system implementation
Research and specify electrical test equipment such as measurement equipment, power supplies, sensors, I/O devices, and other hardware to meet test requirements
Design schematics and layout for industrial electrical control panels which are NFPA79/NEC/UL508A compliant and review more junior engineers’ designs
Implement and validate reliable industrial safety systems (OSHA, ISO standards compliant) to safeguard high voltage and mechanical hazards
Debug/optimize automated processes to minimize cycle time and maximize uptime
Characterize and validate equipment using statistical approaches (GR&R, Cpk)
Perform bench testing on electrical components to validate test processes
Domestic and international travel up to 20%
Qualification
Required
Capable of 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.)
BS/MS electrical or mechatronic engineering (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of hands-on controls/mechatronics/test/automation engineering experience
Benefits
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: 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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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