Hardware Test Automation Engineer, Semi
Tesla
Hardware Test Automation Engineer, Semi
| Job Category | Engineering & Information Technology |
|---|---|
| Location | PALO ALTO, California |
| Req. ID | 230220 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
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We are a diverse, enthusiastic, and growing team of multi-disciplined Engineers that further Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy by demonstrating the functionality, performance, and durability of low voltage electronic systems (LVES) hardware. We get the opportunity to work on a variety of different development programs, and we often step outside of our normal role to support the fast-paced environment.
Your job is to collaborate with teams across Tesla to ensure these products meet their design intent over the lifetime of the vehicle. 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 we work cross-functionally throughout the organization to ensure proper scope and timely execution are achieved.
- Design, develop and maintain test automation software to streamline test execution, database storage, and data analysis
- Implement database solutions and create dashboards for data visualization to automate test post-processing steps and provide actionable insights
- Design and build custom test equipment, including test PCBAs, harnesses, and fixtures, to optimize validation efficiency, modularity, and repeatability
- Manage tests from development to execution, coordinating resources, maintaining validation schedules, and communicating status to cross-functional teams
- Work closely with design partners, reliability teams, and suppliers to root cause test failures and implement corrective actions
- Drive hardware validation efforts for LVES programs. Your job is to become a product expert, figure out how it could fail and collaborate with design partners to drive design or process changes
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience with electronic systems skillset
- Proficiency in Python, with experience in test automation and data post-processing
- Experience with time-series or NoSQL database storage and visualization tools, such as InfluxDB, Prometheus, Grafana, and Node-RED
- Proven technical experience through internships, industry projects, passion projects, or academic/extracurricular activities
- Experience using standard lab equipment, including power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscopes, and digital multimeters
- Demonstrated experience debugging and troubleshooting technical problems
- You love to be hands-on, understand how to interact with a system and automate repeatable tasks. You thrive on efficiency, and hate to see someone waste their time on something a script, fixture, or robotic system could do
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
$80,000 - $156,000/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.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / 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.
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