Sr. Electrical Engineer, Tesla Bot

The Low Voltage Hardware team designs the electrical "nervous system" of Tesla Robots. Our circuit boards control motors, sensors, LEDs, etc to help the robot move and understand its environment.

Responsibilities

• Start-to-finish hardware ownership: specification, architecture, design, simulation, schematic, layout supervision, manufacturing, bringup, and validation of circuit boards
• Collaborate with PCB layout, firmware, mechanical, program management, and validation teams
• Thoroughly document design requirements, calculations, validation results, etc
• Rapidly iterate as design requirements and features mature over time

Requirements

• Circuit board design (Altium preferred)
• Strong understanding of analog & digital circuits (MOSFETs, op-amps, switching regulators, gate drivers, microcontrollers, SPI, I2C, component selection, power dissipation, etc)
• Exceptional organization and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Ability to tackle open-ended challenges using first-principles
• Proficiency with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, electronic loads, etc)
• Experience shipping high-volume circuit boards is preferred
• Basic programming ability (Python preferred) is preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience

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

$112,000 - $228,000/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.