Test Engineer, Energy

Tesla seeks a Test Engineer to support the reliability and uptime of automation equipment and assembly lines at the Buffalo, NY campus. The role emphasizes data analysis, troubleshooting, and thorough documentation to help meet production targets.

Responsibilities

• Conduct proactive data analysis and voice of the customer discussions to understand challenges with post-deployment test equipment, advocating solutions that align with both equipment and production goals
• Pursue continuous improvement through equipment troubleshooting and engineering analysis of cycle time, availability, and yield
• Assist with equipment troubleshooting and qualification during development and ramp-up phases
• Provide ongoing troubleshooting support for testers after deployment, including responding to downtime events

Requirements

• Experience with a broad range of test and automation high-voltage systems, production machinery, industrial sensors, data acquisition, safety, and I/O devices such as pogo pins, pressure transducers, temperature controllers, current and power meters, and PLCs
• Proficiency in electrical design and drafting using EPLAN or AutoCAD
• Familiarity with the NRTL program, NFPA, and UL standards
• Programming experience in Python, Go, and LabView
• Experience setting up and troubleshooting tester communication protocols such as CAN bus
• Strong technical writing ability, including developing technical standards and translating complex data into clear, actionable insights for technical and non-technical audiences

Technologies

• EPLAN
• AutoCAD
• Python
• Go
• LabView
• CAN bus

Benefits

• Medical plans with plan options and zero dollar payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental and vision plans with zero dollar payroll contributions, including orthodontics
• Company paid Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution when enrolled in a high-deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and additional financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick time and vacation time, flexible time for salaried positions, accrued hours for hourly positions, and paid holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, and more
• Weight loss and tobacco cessation programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

What to Expect

The opportunity is for a motivated Test Engineer to contribute to the reliability, availability, and maintainability of automation equipment and assembly lines at the Buffalo Gigafactory. The role involves collaborating with Equipment Engineering peers to improve uptime, cycle time, and yield, starting with proactive data analysis to identify challenges and proposing solutions aligned with production goals. Ongoing troubleshooting support will continue until production targets are achieved. Project documentation, including scope, schedule, and budget, is managed throughout the process, and lessons learned are shared to influence Tesla's global standards.

Compensation

• Associate Test Engineer — USD 82,440 to 123,660 per year
• Test Engineer — USD 98,640 to 147,960 per year
• Plus cash and stock awards plus benefits for all levels
• Pay may vary based on location, knowledge, skills, and experience; the total compensation package may include additional elements. Details will be provided with an employment offer.