What to Expect

We’re seeking a motivated, hands-on engineer with an electrical engineering background to join our Manufacturing Test Engineering team. This group designs and builds data-driven automated test equipment supporting Tesla’s power electronics and battery production lines.

You’ll play a key role in developing the “machine that builds the machine,” working closely with product design and manufacturing teams worldwide. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to learn while taking ownership in a fast-paced environment. This role requires up to ~20% domestic and international travel.

What You'll Do

- Architect fully automated testing machinery from first principles, optimizing cost, lead time, complexity, and test coverage
- Develop detailed test specifications and execution plans while mentoring junior engineers on subsystem design and implementation
- Research, specify, and integrate electrical test equipment including measurement tools, power supplies, sensors, and I/O devices
- Design and review NFPA79/NEC/UL508A-compliant industrial electrical control panels
- Implement and validate OSHA- and ISO-compliant industrial safety systems for high-voltage and mechanical hazards
- Debug and optimize automated processes to improve reliability, reduce cycle time, and maximize uptime
- Characterize and validate equipment and test processes using statistical methods such as GR&R; and Cpk

What You'll Bring

- Experience specifying electrical test equipment including but not limited to power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and power analyzers
- Proficiency building complex machine schematics in EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar electrical CAD software
- Exposure to automation in an industrial/manufacturing workplace
- Exposure to high voltage power electronics (inverters, DC-DC converters, etc.)
- Degree in Electrical Engineering,



Mechatronics, or a similar engineering field, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of hands-on controls/mechatronics/test/automation engineering experience

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

- Company-paid Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurances
- RRSP with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Parental Success Programs
- Sick and Vacation time, and Paid Holidays
- Tesla Babies program
- Tesla products, fitness discounts, and perks program

Expected Compensation

- Sr Manufacturing Controls Dev Engineer - $95,040 - $142,560/annual salary
- Staff Manufacturing Controls Dev Engineer - $111,760 - $161,760/annual salary
- Sr Staff Manufacturing Controls Dev Engineer - $136,400 - $186,400/annual salary

- cash and stock awards + benefits for all levels

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 is an Equal Prospect / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

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