$80,000–$174,000 Per Year
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What to Expect
Tesla's Test & Reliability Team is seeking an exceptional hands-on engineer to join our team and work directly with innovative technology in our products! You will focus on hardware validation and reliability of Low Voltage systems. Your job is to collaborate with teams across Tesla to ensure these products meet our high reliability standards. Your responsibilities span across the entire development cycle - from working alongside Design Teams during initial conceptualization, to final sign-off with data driven demonstrated reliability. We are the knowledge holders of how to properly validate the products and work cross-functionally throughout the organization to ensure proper scope and timely execution are achieved.
What You'll Do
- Test and validate new designs before they go into production, including Wireless communication suites like 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth; Advanced sensor arrays for crash detection, HVAC control, radars; Cutting-edge display technologies and Wireless Authentication systems
- Collaborate with design and reliability teams to build test setups. This can include designing mechanical or mechatronic components, electrical design, and integration testing
- Develop and maintain automation-focused test software to streamline execution, data collection and data analysis
- Manage and execute tests from initial setup and instrumentation through to completion, troubleshooting issues as they arise
- Collaborate with design and failure analysis teams to root cause component failures from test
- Design test plans to evaluate impact of design decisions and make recommendations on the final vehicle design
What You'll Bring
- Strong electrical first principles skills, hands-on debugging experience preferred
- Proficiency in Linux/Unix environments and shell scripting
- Proficient in programming in Python
- Basic understanding of how different wireless protocols (Bluetooth, UWB, WiFi, 5G) work
- Eagerness to be hands-on, understanding how to interact with a system and automate repeatable tasks
- Drive for efficiency and hate seeing someone spend time on something that a script, fixture or a robotic system could do better
- Prior experience working with cars or FSAE teams is preferred
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)
- 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 - $174,000/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.
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Low Voltage Test Engineer, Wireless & Sensors
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