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# (Senior) Test Automation Engineer - Power Electronics

- **Company:** EuroJobsites Ltd
- **Location:** Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Data Processing, Large Language Models, Git, Software Version Control
- **Published:** August 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.euroengineerjobs.com/job_display/294823/Senior_Test_Automation_Engineer_Power_Electronics_Tesla_Freiburg_Germany

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering, power electronics, computer engineering, or equivalent professional experience with demonstrated expertise
 * 2+ years of experience building test automation for electronic hardware, including instrument control and automated measurement
 * Solid electrical engineering fundamentals and hands-on bench experience with high-voltage/high-power converters (AC/DC, DC/DC, above 100V, 10kW)
 * Proficiency in Python for test automation, including experience with instrument communication (SCPI/VISA/pyVISA or similar) and data handling
 * Hands-on experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power analyzers, electronic loads, source/measure units, and grid simulators
 * Ability to translate validation requirements into structured, maintainable automated tests
 * Proficiency with Git for version control and comfort working in a Linux/Bash terminal environment
 * Proactive problem-solving mindset and strong English communication skills
 * Ability to deliver high-quality results while effectively managing shifting priorities and demanding conditions
 * Experience with AI/LLM-assisted coding, with a clear understanding of its strengths and limitations

## Description

* Design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks and test benches for high-power/high-voltage converters (AC/DC, DC/DC, up to 1000V and 100kW)
 * Develop instrument drivers and abstractions for oscilloscopes, power analyzers, source/measure units, electronic loads, grid simulators, and DAQ systems (SCPI, VISA, and similar interfaces)
 * Convert manual test plans and validation requirements into robust, automated test sequences with clear pass/fail criteria
 * Build data acquisition, logging, analysis, and reporting pipelines so results are consistent, traceable, and easy to interpret
 * Create detailed test plans according to requirements to validate functions, safety, and system performance
 * Perform hands-on bring-up, debugging, and characterization on the bench
 * Diagnose hardware, firmware, and test-setup issues in complex high-voltage/high-power systems, and give precise feedback to design and firmware teams
 * Follow best practices in test code quality, version control, reproducibility, and documentation
 * Leverage state-of-the-art AI models and Tesla-internal AI tools to accelerate your development, debugging, and test automation work
 * Adhere to safety policies and regulatory compliance specific to high-voltage and high-power applications


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