Test Engineer, Vehicle

Tesla•Published 1 days ago•First seen 1 days ago

Description

We are seeking an experienced Test Engineer to join our Manufacturing Test team, responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive test programs for electric vehicle high/low voltage distribution components and subsystems. The successful candidate will collaborate with a large cross-section of engineering teams, including Design, Development, and Manufacturing, to ensure the design and production of high-quality products. This is an individual contributor role with high internal visibility, requiring extensive work on developing full functional tests, root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and implement test programs for electric vehicle high/low voltage distribution components and subsystems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and company specifications
  • Work closely with cross-functional engineering teams, including Design, Development, and Manufacturing, to ensure seamless integration of test programs and resolve design or production issues
  • Perform root cause analysis on failed components or subsystems to identify and address underlying design or production issues
  • Develop and implement corrective actions to prevent future failures, in collaboration with relevant engineering teams
  • Develop and maintain automated tests using programming languages such as Go Lang and Python, to ensure efficient and reliable testing of components and subsystems
  • Utilize Docker containers to deploy and manage test environments, ensuring consistency and reproducibility of test results
  • Manage and maintain test code repositories using GitHub, ensuring version control and collaboration with other team members
  • Analyze test data to identify trends, anomalies, and areas for improvement, and provide recommendations to relevant engineering teams
  • Design, develop, and maintain test equipment and fixtures to support test program development and execution
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize test programs, reduce test time, and improve overall product quality

Requirements

  • Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Strong demonstrable experience in Power Electronics/power converter circuits for energy storage/automotive applications
  • Electrical/Electronic design experience a strong plus
  • Strong demonstrable hands-on experience with electrical test equipment: Power Supplies, Multimeter, Oscilloscopes, and other common equipment
  • Proficiency in test automation frameworks and programming languages (e.g., Go, Python, C++, etc.). Experience with test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, and data acquisition systems
  • Manage and maintain test code repositories using GitHub, ensuring version control and collaboration with other team members
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and address complex technical issues. Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, and prioritize tasks to meet project deadlines