Sr. Electrical Engineer, Test Automation
Job in
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California, 94306, USA
Listing for:
Tesla
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-24
Job specializations:
-
Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Automation Engineering, Electronics Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 92000 - 252000 USD Yearly
USD
92000.00
252000.00
YEAR
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Sr. Electrical Engineer, Test Automation
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What To Expect
We seek a highly motivated and hands-on engineer with an electrical engineering background for a position in the Manufacturing Test Engineering group, a team focused on building robust, beautiful, data-centric automated testing equipment for Tesla’s power electronics and battery manufacturing lines. This team concentrates on mechanical, electrical, software, and controls of capital equipment for our production lines around the world. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the “machine that builds the machine,” working tightly with power electronics product design and manufacturing.
The ideal candidate takes pride in their hands-on work, analytical ability, communication skills and attention to detail. They look forward [AK3] to learning an incredible amount on the job and carrying responsibility within the team.
What You'll Do
Architect novel, fully automated testing machinery from first principles, balancing cost, lead time, complexity, and test coverage across disciplinesDevelop test specifications and break down requirements into a detailed execution plan while mentoring/advising more junior engineers on sub-system implementationResearch and specify electrical test equipment such as measurement equipment, power supplies, sensors, I/O devices, and other hardware to meet test requirementsDesign schematics and layout for industrial electrical control panels which are NFPA
79/NEC/UL508A compliant and review more junior engineers’ designsImplement and validate reliable industrial safety systems (OSHA, ISO standards compliant) to safeguard high voltage and mechanical hazardsDebug/optimize automated processes to minimize cycle time and maximize uptimeCharacterize and validate equipment using statistical approaches (GR&R, Cpk)Perform bench testing on electrical components to validate test processesDomestic and international travel up to 20%What You'll Bring
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 softwareExposure to automation in an industrial/manufacturing environmentExposure 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 experienceBenefits
Compensation and Benefits
Along with
competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation
$92,000 - $252,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total…
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