Electrical Engineer, Abuse & Test Engineering

Tesla Motors, Inc.
108,000 - 186,000 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Palo Alto
Jul 29, 2025
What to Expect Run experiments and better understand the abuse tolerance of different electrical components andsystems. Use this understanding toassess hazards andcollaborate in the development of hardware and firmware across a broad product line. What You'll Do Create experiments to push electrical systems to their limits Study the propertiesofelectricalfailures Root cause and recreatefailure modes Drivealgorithmdevelopmentand coordination ofsystem components Collaborate inthe designand manufacturingof 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,andmechanicalfoundation Mechatronics/embedded systems experience, a plus Automotive/grid scale energycomponents or systemsexperience, 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.