Manufaturing Test Support and Fa Engineer

**What to Expect**

The Role

Tesla Electronics Test and Automation Group (ETAG) is the main point of contact to ensure the highest quality vehicle, silicon and robotics electronics for our customers. Our mission is to develop test automation equipment, architect software automation framework, and provide hardware/software/data infrastructure for Tesla electronics communities worldwide.

**What You'll Do**

**Responsibilities**:

- Maintain and optimize existing automated test equipment and software for low-voltage electronic hardware, particularly for Radio Frequency (RF) products, ensuring ongoing production efficiency and quality
- Troubleshoot and resolve test-related issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and implement corrective actions
- Support the sustainment of production test specifications, schematics, and technical documentation for electronic hardware
- Develop and implement test process improvements, including test software and hardware updates, to ensure compatibility with changing product requirements
- Collaborate with suppliers to resolve test-related issues, provide technical support, and ensure compliance with test specifications and procedures
- Analyze and address test equipment failures, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences
- Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements, maintaining accurate records and documentation of test results and equipment maintenance

**What You'll Bring**

**Requirements**:

- Technical expertise: Proficiency in Python development on Linux platforms, with experience in troubleshooting and optimizing existing codebases.
- Electronics troubleshooting and repair: Hands-on experience in debugging and repairing electronic circuits and systems, with a strong understanding of electronic principles and troubleshooting techniques.
- RF test expertise: Experience with RF test equipment and techniques, including spectrum analysis, signal generation, and RF signal processing, with the ability to troubleshoot and optimize RF test systems and ensure compliance with RF standards and regulations.
- Problem-solving and quality skills: Proven experience with Lean Six Sigma, GRR and other problem-solving methodologies, with a strong ability to analyze complex problems and develop effective solutions.
- Manufacturing process knowledge: In-depth understanding of electrical product test manufacturing processes, including test coverage and optimization across different machines and production lines.
- Cost-conscious and process-oriented mindset: Ability to balance technical requirements with cost constraints, and continuously monitor and improve existing hardware and software frameworks to ensure optimal efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain high product quality.
- Travel and on-site support: Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region to provide on-site technical support to contract manufacturers, troubleshoot issues, and ensure seamless production.

Extra Points
- Engineering experience in EE/CE or equivalent with 2 or more years developing testers or support for harsh production environment
- LabView and Teststand experience
- Able to rework surface mount components
- PCBA design and embedded firmware development (ARM Cortex)
- Exposure to a wide variety of test systems, production machinery and hobbyist electronics (pogo-pins, industrial sensors, PLCs, pneumatics, Raspberry Pi, microcontrollers, etc)
- Exposure to Altium, SolidWorks, CATIA, and AutoCAD

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.