Electrical Test Engineer, Dojo

Tesla; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 274,000; Full time

Job summary

Tesla is seeking an Electrical Test Engineer for the Dojo team to ensure prototype hardware meets performance standards. This role involves debugging, managing lab operations, and collaborating with various engineering teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and extensive hardware validation experience.

Benefits

Multiple medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction

Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits

Dental and vision plans with $0 contribution options

Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions

401(k) with employer match

Company-paid insurance: Life, AD&D, disability

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off and holidays

Childcare support and wellness programs

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hardware validation experience required.
• Strong knowledge of EE fundamentals, power & signal integrity, and circuit design.
• Experience with PCB rework and lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day lab operations and support.
• Debug components and systems, document methodologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on hardware bring-up.

Skills

Electrical Engineering fundamentals

Power & signal integrity

Analog/digital circuits

Debugging

Schematic design

Lab equipment proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

VNA’s

Thermal chambers

Job description

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What To Expect

We are looking for engineers with experience in hardware bring-up and electrical validation to join our Dojo Hardware team. Your job is to verify that new prototype hardware functions as expected, debug failures, and drive corrective actions to meet high performance and reliability standards.

What You'll Do

1. Manage day-to-day lab operations and support
2. Set up hardware benches, equipment, fixtures, and handle system integration
3. Debug components, boards, and system failures; document test methodologies; analyze test data; communicate root causes
4. Participate in hardware bring-up, execute test plans, and collaborate with mechanical, thermal, design, manufacturing, and software teams
5. Contribute to design reviews to ensure testing and validation coverage; improve test methodologies
6. Work with Tier1 / Contract Manufacturers on component development and testing strategies, clarifying technical queries

What You'll Bring

1. Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
2. 7+ years of hardware validation experience
3. Strong knowledge of EE fundamentals, power & signal integrity, clock, and analog/digital circuits
4. Experience with schematic design and layout tools
5. Proficiency with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, VNA’s, and thermal chambers
6. PCB rework experience

Benefits

As a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for benefits from day 1, including:

• Multiple medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Dental and vision plans with $0 contribution options
• Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans
• Company-paid insurance: Life, AD&D, disability
• Employee Assistance Program, paid time off, holidays
• Childcare support, voluntary benefits, wellness programs, employee discounts

Compensation

Expected salary ranges from $118,320 to $273,480 annually, plus cash and stock awards and benefits. Compensation may vary based on location, experience, and other factors.