Electrical Test Engineer, Vehicle Controller, Semi

Tesla; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Tesla is seeking an Electrical Test Engineer for its Vehicle Controller team in Palo Alto. The role involves validating low voltage electronic systems, developing test automation, and collaborating across teams to ensure product reliability. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering and relevant technical experience.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) and stock plans

Paid time off

Additional perks

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven technical experience through internships or projects.
• Experience with standard lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Drive hardware validation efforts for LV/ES programs.
• Develop and maintain test automation software.
• Design and build custom test equipment.

Skills

Technical experience

Coding in Python

Debugging

Hands-on approach

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

Power supplies

Oscilloscopes

DMMs

Job description

Electrical Test Engineer, Vehicle Controller, Semi

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What To Expect

We are a diverse, enthusiastic, and growing team of multi-disciplined Engineers that further Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy by demonstrating the functionality, performance, and durability of low voltage electronic systems (LVES) hardware. We work on a variety of development programs and support a fast-paced environment.

Your job is to collaborate across Tesla to ensure these products meet their design intent over the vehicle's lifetime. Responsibilities include working with design teams during conceptualization to final sign-off with data-driven reliability demonstrations. We validate products and work cross-functionally to ensure proper scope and timely execution.

What You'll Do

1. Drive hardware validation efforts for LV/ES programs, becoming a product expert, identifying potential failures, and collaborating on design or process improvements.
2. Develop and maintain test automation software for safety, data collection, and analysis.
3. Design and build custom test equipment like PCBAs, harnesses, and fixtures to enhance validation efficiency and repeatability.
4. Manage tests from development to execution, coordinate resources, and communicate status to stakeholders.
5. Work with design partners, reliability teams, and suppliers to root cause test failures and implement corrective actions.

What You'll Bring

1. Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent experience.
2. Proven technical experience through internships, industry, passion projects, or extracurricular activities.
3. Experience with standard lab equipment (power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMMs, etc.).
4. Coding experience, preferably in Python, for automation and data processing.
5. Experience debugging and troubleshooting technical issues.
6. Hands-on approach, system interaction skills, and a passion for automation to improve efficiency.

Benefits

Full-time Tesla employees are eligible for benefits from day one, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), stock plans, insurance, paid time off, and additional perks.

Expected Compensation

$80,000 - $174,000 annually plus bonuses and benefits. Compensation varies based on experience and location.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Quality Assurance
• Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Utilities

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