Test Development Engineer

Company: Tesla, Inc.
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: March 28, 2025

Job Description:

Tesla Test and Automation Team is looking for a Test Engineer who would be responsible for designing and developing test hardware, software, and technical processes. This role will work in cross-functional environments with the electronics design teams, firmware and integration teams, and manufacturing teams to come up with sophisticated automatic functional to support high-volume electronics manufacturing.What to ExpectTesla Test and Automation Team is looking for a Test Engineer who would be responsible for designing and developing test hardware, software, and technical processes. This role will work in cross-functional environments with the electronics design teams, firmware and integration teams, and manufacturing teams to come up with sophisticated automatic functional to support high-volume electronics manufacturing.What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and automate test plans and hardware for use in production at in-house or CM manufacturing lines
• Design for Testability - Provide early and ongoing manufacturing involvement to ensure new products are being tested logically and efficiently -- incorporating FMEA
• Conduct failure/data analysis to provide feedback to electronics design team, firmware/software integration teams, and manufacturing teams for product and process improvements
• Test Process - Work closely with our TPM team to design and develop technical test processes to improve quality and efficiency. Use statistical tools (such as GR&R, SPC, and Cp/Cpk) to ensure processes/fixtures are scalable and are continuing to perform accurately once qualified demonstrating integration with factory data systems and shop floor systemsWhat You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer/Electronics/Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 1+ year of relevant work experience in assembly, inspection, test station design, test development, maintenance, and automation equipment
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot issues
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally in a global environment
  • Hands-on knowledge & technical capability in tester design & qualifications, troubleshooting, limit setting, and process buy-offs
  • Knowledgeable in crafting tester qualification requirements including calibration, correlation, capability, repeatability and reproducibility, design of experiments, and failure analysis
  • Project management and supplier management experience
  • Proficient in statistical analysis and skilled in using relevant tools for data analysis
  • Be able to learn new software and AI capabilities. Find opportunities to apply these new capabilities to improve the factory Test processes and tools
  • Solid understanding of HW/SW architecture and interoperability of a sophisticated system. Fundamental EE knowledge is a must-haveCompensation and BenefitsAlong 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 programExpected Compensation$80,000 - $300,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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 Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, 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.Privacy is a top priority for Tesla. We build it into our products and view it as an essential part of our business. To understand more about the data we collect and process as part of your application, please view our Tesla Talent Privacy Notice.
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