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Tesla Test Hardware Controls Engineer Energy Products United States, California, Palo Alto 143300212
06.04.2025
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What You’ll Do What You’ll Bring
- Design robust test equipment for Tesla Energy R&D to support product development and test automation
- Develop Python-based scripts for hardware controls, data aggregation, and analytic tools specific to each product
- Specify components for hardware automation and define Bills of Materials (BOMs)
- Create and update electrical panel schematics, system/panel layouts
- Utilize Altium to design and develop PCBs used in automated test equipment
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure test systems meet all electrical, mechanical, and software requirements
- Collaborate with engineering technicians and contract manufacturers to build, validate, and check controls wiring including for PLC, I/O, and DAQ hardware
- Integrate firmware with PCBs and hardware to ensure seamless test operation
- Maintain strong communication and collaboration with design, firmware, and cross-functional teams
- Troubleshoot issues related to test automation, hardware, and infrastructure, ensuring continuous improvement and efficiency
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of experience in hardware automation, system design, or related fields
- Proficiency in Python for hardware control, data collection, and building analysis tools
- Experience with Altium for PCB design, layout, and schematic capture
- Strong knowledge of electrical fundamentals and electro-mechanical system design
- Experience with electrical equipment selection, hardware interface protocols (SPI, I2C, UART), and automation controls
- Hands-on experience with industrial automation tools such as PLCs, motion controllers, or DAQs
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