Test Engineer, Vehicle PCBA

• Own and lead the test system software, hardware design, and implementation of product testing on Tesla products from prototype to mass production
• Develop device drivers for new products and integrating/scaling them into larger systems for production
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, covering a diverse set of technical domains - including EE, Firmware, and Integration early on in the product development lifecycle and influence the product DFT's (Design for Test) and provide suggestions/features required for testing functionality and performance
• Conduct failure/data analysis to provide feedback to electronics design team, firmware/software integration teams, and manufacturing teams for product and process improvements
• Strong track record of designing systems and deploying them, as well as documenting system test plans and communicate to leadership, peers and other team members
• Be a key liaison between Tesla and Contract Manufacturers/NPI/External Vendors to ensure that our test station and hardware is ready for manufacturing testing
• Design, develop, and maintain automation test frameworks/software tests for new features
• Develop automation tools, maintain CI/CD pipelines for regression testing and rapid test prototyping on new hardware
• Develop, QA, and deploy software to contract manufacturing sites

• Degree in Computer, Electronics, Electrical Engineering or equivalent with 3+ years of relevant work experience in test engineering, software development, or hardware/software integration or equivalent experience
• Solid understanding of analog, digital, and power electronics hardware architectures and design
• Proficiency with Unix/Linux command-line tools and environments
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies, testing strategies, and SLDC (software development lifecycle)
• Experience in practical applications of Python, Golang, or Rust/C++
• Ability to decipher complex electrical schematics and PCB layouts - and design clear, relevant software tests. Experience in schematic and PCB Layout design using Altium, Allegro or similar CAD tool preferred but not required
• Demonstrated ability to drive an automated testing project
• Hands-on knowledge & technical capability in tester design & qualifications, troubleshooting, limit setting, and process buy-offs
• Proficient in statistical analysis and skilled in using relevant tools for data analysis preferred
• Willingness to travel domestically and/or internationally up-to 10% of the time

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

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.