Sr. Test Engineer, Megafactory

Tesla is seeking a Sr.Test Engineer to own manufacturing test equipment for Megapack production. You will deploy, sustain, and continuously improve electrical, software, andcontrolssystems that keepMegafactorylines running at rate, yield, and quality. This is a high-ownership role in one of Tesla’s fastest-growing manufacturing organizations - you will debug live production issues, drive OEE, and shape the next generation of test equipment. What You’ll Do

• Own deployment, sustaining, and optimization of manufacturing test equipment on Megapack production lines
• Design electrical and mechanical hardware for production test systems used on battery and high-voltage assemblies
• Debug electrical, software, and controls issues on the line; drive root cause and permanent corrective action
• Lead OEE improvements, including uptime, cycle time, first-pass yield (FPY), hardware reliability, software fault reduction, and maintenance strategy
• Investigate battery electronics assembly and subassembly failures; translate findings into better coverage, fixtures, and production metrics
• Optimize production test software to improve coverage, cycle time, and operational efficiency
• Use production data to identify equipment risk early and advocate for solutions aligned with rate, yield, and quality goals
• Partner with Manufacturing, Process, Quality, Maintenance, and Product Design to set test specifications that balance yield and quality
• Prototype quickly when gaps appear - fixtures, instrumentation, software, or test methods
• Document designs, procedures, and changes so equipment can be sustained across shifts and sites

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 6+ years developing, deploying, andoptimizingmanufacturing test equipment
• Proven ownership of test-equipment OEE (uptime, cycle time, FPY) in a high-volume environment
• Hands-on experience with high-voltage test and automation systems, production machinery, industrial sensors, data acquisition, safety circuits, and I/O devices (e.g., pogo pins, pressure transducers, temperature controllers, current/power meters, PLCs)
• Familiarity with high-voltage power electronics and battery systems
• Demonstratedexpertiseto read, debug, andmodifyproduction test software (Python, Go, LabVIEW, C, C++)
• Experience workingwith commoncommunication protocols such asCAN,Serial, Modbus,SPIand ability to interpret traces
• Experience with Linux operating systems, familiarity with Linux Ubuntu distributions, and owning code in Git or another version-control system
• Experience with industrial communication protocols (CAN, serial, Modbus, SPI) and interpreting traces
• Ability tooperateunder pressure, prioritize competing line issues, and support 24/7 manufacturing as needed

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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 $98,640 - $147,960/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits