Sr. Test Engineer, Data Center Manufacturing

What To ExpectTesla is seeking a highly motivated Test Engineer to contribute to the continuous improvement of Manufacturing Test Equipment. In this role, you will aid in deployment, sustaining, and optimization of test equipment for new Energy flagship product. You will also be responsible for supporting electrical, software, and control debugging tasks, as well as driving the continuous improvement of test and automation equipment. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing groups within Tesla, working in an innovative environment where all ideas for improvement, development, and enhancement are welcomed.What You'll DoWork in a fast-paced environment where you will have the opportunity to exercise your creative thinking skills to solve complex problems Lead uptime (HW reliability, software faults, maintenance schedules, etc.), 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 meets and exceeds expectations. Understand shortcomings when expectations are not met Identify areas of risk and work quickly to develop prototypes and test methods to mitigate risk Maintain and optimize production test software to improve test coverages and operational efficiency in manufacturing lines Perform preemptive data analysis to understand challenges with manufacturing test equipment and advocate for solutions that align with production goals Work closely with product design teams to define optimized test specifications that balance yield and quality Support troubleshooting and validation efforts to ensure the sustained performance of the equipment Take responsibility for fully documenting all aspects of the projects you work on, ensuring clear and comprehensive documentationWhat You'll BringDegree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience 3+ years of relevant industry experience in test equipment development and optimization 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.) and familiarity with high voltage power electronics and battery systems Ability to read and understand software code (e.g., GoLang, Python, C, C++) Experience working with and debugging common communication protocols such as CAN, Modbus, SPI and ability to interpret traces Experience with Linux operating systems and familiarity with Linux Ubuntu distributions, standard file structure, command line interface operation Knowledge of mechanical and electrical tools (voltmeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies) and must be hands-on (assembly, fabrication/modification, instrumentation, wiring) Contributing to large codebases using git or any other version control system Ability to work well under pressure, managing competing priorities and tight deadlines effectively Support 24/7 operations as neededBenefitsCompensation and BenefitsAlong 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, Tesla