Sr. Manufacturing Test Engineer, Optimus
- Pay
- $109,600 – $195,600 per year
- Location
- Fremont, CA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior
- Listed
- 29 days ago
About the role
Sr. Manufacturing Test Engineer, Optimus | Tesla (Engineering & Information Technology)
Location: Fremont, California | Req ID: 283250 | Job Type: Full-time
What to Expect
We are seeking a Test Engineer for our Factory Launch Team to facilitate the deployment, sustaining, and improvement of automated manufacturing test systems developed in-house for the global production of our energy products. As a member of our team, you will ensure the products developed by the team meet world-class expectations and ensure success of the overall project. You must have a genuine passion for engineering products that will fundamentally change the world’s energy infrastructure, and thrive working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. This role is in Fremont, CA.
What You'll Do
- Lead uptime (HW reliability, software faults, maintenance schedules, etc.), and cycle time and FPY improvements on manufacturing test equipment
- Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Quality Engineering, and Maintenance Engineering to ensure manufacturing test equipment meet and exceed expectations. Understand shortcomings when expectations are not met
- Perform preemptive data analysis and voice of the customer (VOC) discussions to understand challenges with manufacturing test equipment post deployment, and advocate for solutions that align with both equipment and production goals
- Understand engineering first principles of test equipment and have a system level grasp of operations to serve as a key contact for the design team and site operations
- Build and validate test equipment, then deploy to production lines at our contract manufacturers in Mexico, while verifying tester documentation to ensure a seamless handoff to production
- Provide ongoing troubleshooting support for these testers after deployment
- Support equipment troubleshooting and qualification during development and ramp-up of manufacturing equipment
What You'll Bring
- Exposure to a wide variety of test and automation high-voltage systems, production machinery, industrial sensors, data acquisition, safety, and I/O devices (i.e., pogo-pins, pressure transducers, temperature controllers, current and power meters, PLCs, etc.)
- Experience with Windows operating systems
- Ability to read and understand software code (e.g., Test stand, LabVIEW, Python, C, C++)
- Experience with CAN bus communications and ability to interpret traces
- Basic proficiency in PLC programming and troubleshooting (e.g., Siemens)
- Proficient in translating complex data into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical audiences
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
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
- Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)
Expected Compensation$109,600 - $195,600/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.
From Tesla's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 12, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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