What To Expect
Join Tesla’s Manufacturing Test Engineering team as an Electrical Design Engineer, where you'll design cutting-edge electrical systems for test equipment embedded in our manufacturing lines. This hands-on role focuses on contributing innovative ideas, developing proof-of-concepts, supporting mass production, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to create best-in-class test systems for Tesla’s vehicle offerings (Model 3/Y, Semi Truck, Cybertruck, CyberCab) and energy products (Supercharger, Megapack, Powerwall). You'll work in a dynamic environment, emphasizing robust, data-centric production testing for high-voltage electronic components in vehicles, stationary storage, and related applications. Expect a fast-paced setting with up to 20% domestic and international travel to support multi-site operations.

What You'll Do

Architect novel, fully automated testing machinery from first principles, balancing cost, lead time, complexity, and test coverage across disciplines

Research and specify electrical test components, including measurement devices, power supplies, sensors, I/O devices, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and power analyzers, to meet test requirements.

Design schematics and layouts for industrial electrical control panels using tools like EPLAN or AutoCAD Electrical.

Implement and validate reliable industrial safety systems to safeguard high-voltage and mechanical hazards, including analyzing safety performance levels (PL) for compliant hardware and programming.

Debug and optimize automated processes to minimize cycle time and maximize uptime.

Characterize and validate equipment using statistical approaches (e.g., GR&R, Cpk)

Perform bench testing on electrical components to validate test processes.

What You'll Bring

Hands-on experience as an Electrical, Mechatronics, or Controls Engineer, with a focus on automation, machine design, or product development in industrial/manufacturing environments.

Proficiency in building complex machine schematics using Electrical CAD software, such as EPLAN or AutoCAD Electrical.

Experience programming Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), preferably in Rockwell Allen Bradley Studio 5000 and/or Siemens TIA Portal

Exposure to high-voltage power electronics (e.g., inverters, DC-DC converters) and building electrical/control systems from first principles for test systems or production machinery.

Strong skills in specifying and integrating electrical test equipment, including power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and power analyzers.

BS/MS in Electrical, Computer, or Mechatronics Engineering (or equivalent experience).

Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and analytical abilities, with a passion for hands-on problem-solving in a high-responsibility environment.

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