The ideal candidate is a highly motivated Test Engineer who thrives on deploying, sustaining, and improving manufacturing test equipment. You will own test hardware and software performance for remanufacturing operations-driving uptime, cycle time, and first-pass yield while debugging electrical, controls, and software issues. You bring hands-on technical depth, clear communication, and a can-do attitude in a fast-paced environment where creative problem-solving and real ownership are expected.
- Deploy, validate, and sustain manufacturing test equipment for remanufacturing production lines
- Design and improve test equipment hardware (mechanical and electrical) with emphasis on safety, serviceability, and robust connections
- Develop, maintain, and optimize production test software to improve coverage, reliability, and operational efficiency
- Lead uptime, cycle time, and first-pass yield improvements on test equipment (hardware reliability, software faults, maintenance readiness)
- Troubleshoot and debug electrical, controls, and software issues; support 24/7 operations as needed during ramp and sustain
- Collaborate with manufacturing, process, quality, controls, and maintenance engineering so test equipment meets production expectations
- Partner with product and process design teams to define test specifications that balance yield, quality, and line rate
- Perform proactive data analysis on tester and product results; translate findings into clear actions for technical and non-technical audiences
- Identify technical risk early; prototype fixtures, methods, and instrumentation to mitigate issues before they hit production
- Document designs, procedures, qualifications, and handoffs so equipment can be operated and sustained without tribal knowledge
- Degree in Electrical, Software, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of relevant experience in test equipment development, deployment, and optimization
- Hands-on experience with test and automation systems: sensors, data acquisition, safety circuits, I/O, PLCs, and industrial instrumentation
- Familiarity with high-voltage power electronics and/or battery systems strongly preferred
- Ability to read and work with software (Python preferred; Go, C/C++, C#, LabVIEW, or TestStand a plus) and contribute using git/version control
- Experience debugging common industrial communication protocols (e.g., CAN, Modbus, RS-232/SPI) and interpreting bus traces
- Hands-on with electrical tools (DMM, oscilloscope, power supplies) and practical skills in wiring, instrumentation, assembly, and modification
- Solid understanding of production equipment design concerns: operator safety, usability, serviceability, and ruggedness
- Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and communicate clearly across engineering and operations
- Willingness to support production operations outside standard hours when equipment or launch critical path requires it
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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