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Tesla Motors, Inc.

Electrical Engineer, Abuse & Test Engineering

Tesla Motors, Inc., Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306

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What to Expect As an Electrical Engineer on the Abuse and Test Engineering team, you will be responsible for designing and executing experiments to test the abuse tolerance of various electrical components and systems. Leveraging this knowledge, you will assess potential hazards and collaborate with our development teams to inform the design of hardware and firmware across a wide range of products. This critical role will play a key part in ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of our products.

What You'll Do

Create experiments to push electrical systems to their limits

Study the properties of electrical failures

Root cause and recreate failure modes

Drive algorithm development and coordination of system components

Collaborate in the design and manufacturing of future products

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Sciences, preferably Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience

General electrical, thermal, and mechanical foundation

Mechatronics/embedded systems experience, a plus

Automotive/grid scale energy components or systems experience, a plus

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 $108,000 - $186,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay 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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