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# Test Engineer, Remanufacturing

- **Company:** Tesla, Inc.
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Data Analysis, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), LabVIEW, Modbus, RS-232, Software Engineering, Teststand, Hardware Testing, Reliability of Systems, Git, Information Technology, Software Performance, Software Version Control, Golang
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=503320e414a4f9ec

## About the Role

* Degree in Electrical, Software, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
 * 7+ years of relevant experience in test equipment development, deployment, and optimization
 * Hands-on experience with test and automation systems: sensors, data acquisition, safety circuits, I/O, PLCs, and industrial instrumentation
 * Familiarity with high-voltage power electronics and/or battery systems strongly preferred
 * Ability to read and work with software (Python preferred; Go, C/C++, C#, LabVIEW, or TestStand a plus) and contribute using git/version control
 * Experience debugging common industrial communication protocols (e.g., CAN, Modbus, RS-232/SPI) and interpreting bus traces
 * Hands-on with electrical tools (DMM, oscilloscope, power supplies) and practical skills in wiring, instrumentation, assembly, and modification
 * Solid understanding of production equipment design concerns: operator safety, usability, serviceability, and ruggedness
 * Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and communicate clearly across engineering and operations
 * Willingness to support production operations outside standard hours when equipment or launch critical path requires it

## Description

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated Test Engineer who thrives on deploying, sustaining, and improving manufacturing test equipment. You will own test hardware and software performance for remanufacturing operations-driving uptime, cycle time, and first-pass yield while debugging electrical, controls, and software issues. You bring hands-on technical depth, clear communication, and a can-do attitude in a fast-paced environment where creative problem-solving and real ownership are expected.
What You'll Do

 * Deploy, validate, and sustain manufacturing test equipment for remanufacturing production lines
 * Design and improve test equipment hardware (mechanical and electrical) with emphasis on safety, serviceability, and robust connections
 * Develop, maintain, and optimize production test software to improve coverage, reliability, and operational efficiency
 * Lead uptime, cycle time, and first-pass yield improvements on test equipment (hardware reliability, software faults, maintenance readiness)
 * Troubleshoot and debug electrical, controls, and software issues; support 24/7 operations as needed during ramp and sustain
 * Collaborate with manufacturing, process, quality, controls, and maintenance engineering so test equipment meets production expectations
 * Partner with product and process design teams to define test specifications that balance yield, quality, and line rate
 * Perform proactive data analysis on tester and product results; translate findings into clear actions for technical and non-technical audiences
 * Identify technical risk early; prototype fixtures, methods, and instrumentation to mitigate issues before they hit production
 * Document designs, procedures, qualifications, and handoffs so equipment can be operated and sustained without tribal knowledge


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