The Role
Seeking a highly motivated hands-on engineer based at our Gigafactory Nevada region to support the Battery Module, Test Engineering group. This team is focused on creating robust, beautiful, data-centric production testing equipment. This team concentrates on mechanical, electrical, software, and controls of dense and reliable testing equipment for our production lines around the world. This individual would support the team with equipment validation, commissioning and troubleshooting support.

Responsibilities

• Lead equipment commissioning, validation and integration with production line
• Troubleshoot manufacturing test equipment which include low and high-power electrical panels, mechanical fixtures with robotic, servo, pneumatic operations, and fluid system
• Ability to review electrical schematics and trace issues, and update schematics
• Perform equipment upgrades as needed (electrical, and software)
• Control and modify NI LabVIEW code
• Own and manage test equipment documentation such as MIs, EMS', BOMs, critical spares, troubleshooting guides etc and train various personnel (operators, technicians, engineers)
• Provide feedback, and frequent updates to Production and Design teams
• 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

Requirements

• Ability to use oscilloscopes, multimeters, power analyzers and other electrical test instruments to support troubleshooting
• Experience with CAN communication
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical, or E-PLAN is a must
• Basic experience with NI LabVIEW and TestStand is a must
• Exposure to PLC's and HMI's is a plus
• Exposure to high power systems and various power converters a plus
• Experience working with various testers including EOL, functional, and burn-in is a plus
• Relative working experience with languages like python, golang, SQL
• BS/MS Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering or equivalant to
• 3+ years of experience as a hands-on test/manufacturing/automation engineer

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

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