System Test Automation Engineer, Charging

Company: Tesla, Inc.
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

System Test Automation Engineer, ChargingTo ensure Tesla's overall mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy, the Tesla Energy team is working to revolutionize modern electric vehicle charging. Tesla is leveraging its breakthrough firmware, electronics, test, and manufacturing capability to develop and deploy level 1-3 charging equipment across the globe, and we need your help to do it.Tesla Energy is looking for an automation engineer who is passionate about automated validation of software, hardware, and mechanical design to drive the world's transition to a sustainable future. We emphasize collaboration in our work, and always encourage each other to have fun while we change the world together.What You'll Do

• Perform automation platform design for hardware and firmware integration of next generation Tesla electric vehicle charging equipment (EVSE's)
• Create and execute new hardware and firmware feature test plans through novel automation sequences and detailed post analyses
• Python test script development
• Embedded C firmware validation
• Identify, escalate, and resolve issues with hardware and firmware teams during system bring-up, performance, and safety tests
• Contribute to, develop our custom automated test infrastructure
• Lead automation architecture expansion discussions and establish deliverables
• Use dashboards and Jenkins jobs to monitor and execute automation actions within the team's test stations, as well as monitor said stations' health
• Troubleshoot failures within automated test setups, and implement fixes quicklyWhat You'll Bring
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
  • Excellent Python development skills
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience with Python-based test automation development
  • Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, or software product development cycles
  • Exceptional analytical problem-solving skills; able to identify and surface issues within complex HW/SW systems
  • Effective communicator and excellent attention to detail
  • Remain engaged, proactive and positive in tough circumstances, owning assignments and taking full accountability
  • Proficient in Linux
  • Preferred: Automation framework design experience
  • Preferred: Embedded microprocessor design process: compilers, debuggers, and GitCompensation and BenefitsAlong 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 programExpected Compensation$133,440 - $292,800/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.Privacy is a top priority for Tesla. We build it into our products and view it as an essential part of our business. To understand more about the data we collect and process as part of your application, please view our Tesla Talent Privacy Notice.
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