Sr. Electrical Engineer, Automated Test Equipment, Optimus

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.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

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 environment 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