November 19, 2024

Sr. Electronic Design Engineer, Test Systems Engineering

Senior • On-site

$80,000 - $204,000/yr

Palo Alto, CA

What to Expect

The Test Systems Engineering Team is an agile hardware testing group working across both Vehicle and Energy programs. The team provides turnkey test solutions, collaborating with various groups from research and development through to manufacturing test. The team leverages Tesla’s own products and technologies to create innovative test solutions that expedite R&D and validation cycle times, reducing both cost and complexity. These solutions include motor, powertrain, and all-wheel drive dynamometers, high-power bidirectional AC and DC sources, in house coolers, grid simulators, data acquisition, and advanced software control systems. This function operates at the heart of Tesla’s core technologies. 

 

The team is looking for a talented and enthusiastic Senior Electronic Design Engineer to join us in our mission. In this role, you will leverage Tesla’s technologies (battery management system, high-power bidirectional AC-DC and DC-DC converters, motor/powertrain/chassis dynamometers, inverters, data acquisition, 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. You will have the opportunity to work on various parts of the system and wear multiple hats, from designing system architecture to test automation and debugging/commissioning systems in the field. 

 

The ideal candidate takes pride in their design and aesthetics, hands-on work, analytical ability, communication skills and attention to details. A typical day of work includes working with multidisciplinary and cross functional groups through the design cycles to refine and implement the product specification targets.

What You’ll Do
  • Work closely with Tesla Product Design teams (battery electronics, vehicle firmware, power electronics, powertrain, etc.) to develop end-to-end hardware test products, achieving better cost/function/efficiency/reliability
  • Architect novel, robust PCBAs and electrical systems along with software user interface from first principles, balancing cost, lead time, complexity, and features across disciplines
  • Develop product specifications and break down requirements into a detailed execution plan
  • Perform bench testing on electrical designs to validate all features meet specifications
  • Create high quality schematics and drawing packages and manufacturing instructions for parts and assemblies
What You’ll Bring
  • Degree in Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years of hands-on PCBA design engineering experience
  • Proficiency with electronic design software such as Altium, LTspice, etc.
  • In depth understanding of communication protocols like CAN, Ethernet, SPI etc.
  • Demonstrated depth in end-to-end PCBA design
  • Proficiency with basic EE tools (Oscilloscopes, Network Analyzers, Signal Generators)
  • Mixed Signal and Embedded System Design experience
  • Proficiency in embedded (C, C++) and test automation (python) programming
Compensation and Benefits
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)
  • LGBTQ+ care concierge services
  • 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

    $80,000 - $204,000/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.