Sr. Electrical Engineer, Test Systems Engineering

Tesla; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 226,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Tesla as a Sr. Electrical Engineer, where you'll design and develop innovative test solutions that support product development across both vehicle and energy sectors. This is a unique opportunity to impact Tesla's mission towards sustainable energy while working with cutting-edge technologies and collaborating with various engineering teams.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA

401(k) with employer match

Employee discounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in related field or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience with high-voltage systems.
• Proficient in PCB layout and design considerations.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop test solutions for power electronics and motors.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with various teams.
• Create documentation for test equipment use and maintenance.

Skills

Hardware design

Testing

Debugging

Power electronics

Collaboration

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB-Simulink

LTspice

NI LabVIEW

Python

Altium

Job description

Sr. Electrical Engineer, Test Systems Engineering

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What To Expect
The R&D Test Systems Engineering (TSE) team is responsible for identifying, designing, building, and commissioning scalable test solutions to accelerate product development cycles by leveraging Tesla’s technology to reduce cost and increase flexibility. TSE is a rare team at Tesla that supports both vehicle and energy programs across R&D, engineering, and manufacturing. You will have the opportunity to contribute towards all aspects of Tesla’s businesses and directly impact Tesla’s mission of accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy.

The team is looking for a talented and enthusiastic Senior Electrical Engineer to join us in our mission. In this role, you will leverage Tesla’s technologies (high-power bidirectional AC-DC and DC-DC converters, motor/powertrain/chassis dynamometers, inverters, data acquisition, software systems, etc.) and develop end-to-end hardware test solutions. These solutions will be integrated with the final test system or equipment and will require close collaboration with cross-functional groups within TSE and end-users across Tesla.

What You'll Do

Design, develop, validate, and integrate end-to-end electrical hardware test solutions to support product development, testing, and manufacturing teams across Tesla (power electronics, motors, powertrain, battery, etc.)

Ownership of PCB electronics and electrical sub-systems, specifications, design, prototyping, validation testing, and system integration

Develop electrical schematics, BOM, harness drawings, system diagrams, etc.

Cross-functional collaboration with Mechanical, Software, Firmware, Regulatory, Testing, Manufacturing, Build and Operations teams

Test equipment bring-up, commissioning, root cause analysis and troubleshooting field issues at various Tesla locations globally

Create documentation for test equipment certification, operation, and maintenance

Coach and mentor other Engineers, Interns, and Technicians to develop their technical skills and experience

What You'll Bring

Degree in Electrical Engineering and 5-7 years of experience, or equivalent experience

Hands-on hardware design, testing, and debugging experience in power electronics (AC/DC, DC/DC, DC/AC converters) and low-power analog, digital circuits

Experience working with high-voltage and high-power systems

Experience in PCB layout with signal integrity, noise, and EMI considerations (Altium experience preferred)

Experience with modeling and circuit simulation tools such as MATLAB-Simulink, LTspice, etc. Experience with test automation and data analysis in NI LabVIEW, Python, etc.

Experience with embedded programming (microcontrollers, DSP, etc.) and digital communication protocols (CAN, RS-485, SPI, I2C, etc.)

Strong knowledge of dynos, motors, drives, power systems, and switchgear components

Good understanding of design for manufacturing (DFM), FMEA tools/process, and quality control

Awareness of UL and CE electrical safety requirements, NEC and international installation codes, and EMC requirements relevant to the design of power converters

Knowledge in environmental, reliability, and safety requirements for Automotive, Industrial, and Residential applications

Benefits
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 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

Expected Compensation

$100,160 - $225,840/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 compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

, Tesla

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Utilities

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