Test Engineer, Energy Remanufacturing

What to Expect Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Software/Mechanical/Electrical Engineer to contribute to the continuous improvement of Manufacturing Test Equipment for our Energy Remanufacturing team in Buffalo, NY.

Primarily, they will aid in the improvement, optimization, and maintenance of test equipment for the Supercharging, Industrial, and Residential Energy lines that operate within our org.

Additional responsibilities include supporting test equipment debugging tasks, continuous improvement of legacy test equipment and supporting hand over of new test equipment from the manufacturing development team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative environment where any ideas for improvement, development and enhancement will be welcomed.

What You'll Do * Maintain LabVIEW, Python, TestStand, and Golang production test software * Generate user interfaces (GUI's) as well as troubleshooting tools to improve the diagnostic capability of existing production test software * Optimize automated processes to minimize cycle time and maximize uptime * Validate using data-driven statistical approaches (such as Gage R&R, and Cpk) * Design and industrial electrical control panels which are NFPA79/NEC/UL508A compliant, and create electrical, pneumatic and fluid schematics * Develop test according to test procedures and specifications for both new make and Remanufactured components * Provide on-site support for test equipment deployment * Create troubleshooting and maintenance documents for testers * Work with a team of Technicians to acquire new instruments and build fixtures to aid in verifying factory test equipment is operating correctly What You'll Bring * Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience * 2+ years of hands-on experience as a Manufacturing Test Software Engineer * Proficient in test data analysis and automation using tools such as JMP, C/C++, and Perl/Python in both Windows and Linux environments * Fluent in Golang, Python, and JavaScript, with a strong grasp of modern software development practices * Experienced with communication protocols including CAN, EtherCAT, and Unified Diagnostic Services (UDS) * Skilled in working with Linux-based systems, Docker containers, and version control tools such as Git, GitHub, or SVN * Familiar with data infrastructure and visualization platforms such as Telegraf, Kafka, and Grafana * Experienced in commissioning test equipment and identifying root causes across tester and product failures * Knowledgeable in debugging and working with communication protocols including CAN, Ethernet, and GPIB * Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% 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 Tesla is an Equal Opportunity employer.

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