Test Engineer, Powerwall

About the role

• Test Engineer, Powerwall | Tesla (Manufacturing)
• Location: SPARKS, Nevada | Req ID: 274331 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

We are seeking a highly motivated hands-on Engineer based in Reno, Nevada to support the Energy Production Engineering group.  The individual will focus on creating robust, beautiful, data centric production testing equipment. The individual will be responsible for mechanical, electrical, software, and controls of dense reliable testing equipment for our Powerwall 3 and Optimus Production lines.  This individual would support the team with equipment validation, commissioning, continuous improvement and troubleshooting support.

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot test equipment which includes low and high-power electrical panels, mechanical fixtures with robotic, servo, pneumatic operations, and fluid systems
• Troubleshoot product to identify and root cause issues which include electrical components, firmware, and software
• Collaborate with Software/Hardware Engineering and external Test Engineering teams to execute on equipment, test, and product improvements
• Ability to review electrical schematics and trace issues, and update schematics
• Perform equipment upgrades as needed (electrical and software), update documentation, and train various personnel (operators, technicians, engineers)
• Debug and optimize processes to minimize cycle time and maximize uptime
• Characterize and validate equipment using data-driven statistical approaches (Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility test, Cpk, etc.)
• Participate in design reviews for manufacturing test equipment
• Lead equipment commissioning, validation, and integration with production lines

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering, or equivalent work experience
• Experience in troubleshooting and commissioning test equipment, and root causing tester vs product issues. Experience in working with various testers including EOL, functional, and burn-in
• Ability to use oscilloscopes, multimeters, power analyzers and other electrical test instruments to support troubleshooting
• Experience working with and debugging common communication protocols: CAN, Ethernet, GPIB, etc.
• Experience with software version-control using one of the following tools: SVN, Git, or GitHub
• Exposure to data analytics and databases querying on the following: MySQL, MS SQL etc.
• Familiarity with electronic circuits. Experience with high voltage environments is preferred but not required. Understanding of Three phase electrical systems
• Proficiency with electrical schematics via AutoCAD Electrical, or E-PLAN
• Read, modify, and write testing code written in Golang and/or Python
• Take ownership for Test Equipment and processes across the production lines

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)