Test Engineer, Energy Jobs in Buffalo, NY at Tesla
Title: Test Engineer, Energy
Company: Tesla
Location: Buffalo, NY
What To Expect
Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Test Engineer for our Gigafactory in Buffalo, New York to contribute to the reliability, availability, and maintainability of automation equipment and assembly lines.
The Test Engineer will work to improve uptime, cycle time, and yield alongside Equipment Engineering peers. The candidate will perform pre-emptive data analysis to understand challenges, and devise solutions that align with equipment and production goals. The candidate will provide ongoing troubleshooting support for the equipment until it meets production targets.
Throughout this process, the candidate will also manage project documentation such as scope, schedule, and budget, and is expected to contribute lessons learned to Tesla's global standards.
What You'll Do
Perform pre-emptive data analysis and voice of the customer (VOC) discussions to understand challenges with manufacturing test equipment post-deployment, and advocate for solutions that align with both equipment and production goals
Continuous improvement, including equipment troubleshooting, and engineering analysis of cycle time, availability, yield, etc.
Support equipment troubleshooting and qualification during development and ramp-up
Provide ongoing troubleshooting support for these testers after deployment, including responding to downtime events
What You'll Bring
Exposure to a wide variety of test and automation high-voltage systems, production machinery, industrial sensors, data acquisition, safety, and I/O devices (i.e., pogo-pins, pressure transducers, temperature controllers, current and power meters, PLCs, etc.)
Experience with electrical design and drafting using EPLAN or AutoCAD
Familiarity with the NRTL program, NFPA, and UL
Experience programming with Python, Go, and LabView
Experience setting up and troubleshooting tester communication protocols such as CAN bus
Technical writing competency, especially with development of technical standards, including translating complex data into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical audiences
Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
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
Associate Test Engineer – $82,440 – $123,660/annual salary
Test Engineer – $98,640 – $147,960/annual salary
+ cash and stock awards + benefits for all levels
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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