Electrical & Software Engineer, Circuit Board Test Automation

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • Posted 4 hours ago | Updated 4 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 100,160.00 - 225,840.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Automated Testing
Design Review
Collaboration
Firmware
Manufacturing
Test Plans
Device Drivers
Ethernet
SPI
I2C
PCB
Schematics
Technical Writing
Python
C
Debugging
Computer Hardware
Linux
Microsoft Windows
Version Control
Git
GitHub
Electrical Engineering
Microcontrollers
Laboratory Equipment
Oscilloscope
Communication
PPO
Payroll
Health Care
FSA
Finance
Apache Flex
Legal
Insurance

Job Details

Our team designs the software infrastructure that validates hundreds of Tesla circuit boards used in our vehicles and Optimus robot.

Responsibilities
  • Design, review, test, and deploy software to automate the validation of Tesla circuit boards
  • Collaborate with firmware, hardware, reliability, and manufacturing teams to define test plans & infrastructure
  • Write software-controlled device drivers (Ethernet, SPI, I2C, CAN, LIN, etc.)
  • Read circuit board schematics & technical documentation
  • Debug and resolve failures
  • Conduct thorough code reviews
  • Deliver robust, production-quality code

Requirements
  • Strong programming proficiency in Python and C - Experience in automation preferred
  • Experience building and debugging complex systems, featuring deep software-hardware interaction
  • Experience working in Linux and Windows
  • Experience with version control (Git, GitHub)
  • Solid understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals, including analog & digital circuits (MOSFETs, op-amps, regulators, gate drivers, microcontrollers, power dissipation, etc.)
  • Proficiency with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, electronic loads, multimeters, etc.)
  • Exceptional organization and communication skills (both written and verbal)
  • Ability to tackle open-ended challenges using first principles and data driven methods

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)
  • 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
    • Expected Compensation
      $100,160 - $225,840/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.
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