Test Engineer, Megafactory

Test Engineer, Megafactory Tesla Motors, Inc. 98,640 - 176,040 USD paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, California, Lathrop Apr 21, 2026
What to Expect
Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Test Engineer to contribute to the continuous improvement of Manufacturing Test Equipment for the Megafactory Production Engineering team. In this role, you will aid in deployment, sustaining, and optimization of test equipment for Megapack production lines . You will also be responsible for supporting electrical, software, and control debugging tasks, as well as driving the continuous improvement of test and automation equipment. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing groups within Tesla, working in an innovative environment where all ideas for improvement, development, and enhancement are welcomed. What You'll Do
Design mechanical and electrical hardware for test equipment which facilitates the development of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) unit components (Battery module, Power Conversion System, Thermal System and Inverter)
Work in a fast-paced environment where you will have the opportunity to exercise your creative thinking skills to solve complex problems
Lead uptime (HW reliability, software faults, maintenance schedules, etc.), cycle time and FPY improvements on manufacturing test equipment
Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Quality Engineering, and Maintenance Engineering to ensure manufacturing test equipment meets and exceeds expectations. Understand shortcomings when expectations are not met
Identify areas of risk and work quickly to develop prototypes and test methods to mitigate risk
Maintain and optimize production test software to improve test coverages and operational efficiency in Megapack manufacturing lines
Perform preemptive data analysis to understand challenges with manufacturing test equipment and advocate for solutions that align with production goals
Work closely with product design teams to define optimized test specifications that balance yield and quality
Support troubleshooting and validation efforts to ensure the sustained performance of the equipment
Take responsibility for fully documenting all aspects of the projects you work on, ensuring clear and comprehensive documentation What You'll Bring
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
3+ years of relevant industry experience in test equipment development and optimization
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.) and familiarity with high voltage power electronics and battery systems
Ability to read and understand software code (e.g., GoLang, Python, C, C++)
Experience working with and debugging common communication protocols such as CAN, Modbus, SPI and ability to interpret traces
Experience with Linux operating systems and familiarity with Linux Ubuntu distributions, standard file structure, command line interface operation
Knowledge of mechanical and electrical tools (voltmeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies) and must be hands-on (assembly, fabrication/modification, instrumentation, wiring)
Contributing to large codebases using git or any other version control system
Ability to work well under pressure, managing competing priorities and tight deadlines effectively
Willingness to support 24/7 operations as needed 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: 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 - $176,040/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.