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Electronic Design Engineer, New Programs Engineering

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What To Expect

The New Programs Engineering team works at the front-end of vehicle design and development, in an iterative environment to study, simulate, build, and prove Tesla's future generation of vehicles. This position involves interaction with cross-functional teams from Design, Vehicle Engineering, and Powertrain Engineering to create prototypes for engineering development. It requires product design expertise and a fundamental, first principles approach to problem solving, rather than extensive project engineering or automotive industry experience.

What You'll Do

• Ownership of harness designs for prototype and early phase vehicle programs, including electrical schematics, BOM, harness drawings, and system diagrams. Taking design from concept through prototype vehicle build.
• Document build/rework instructions for complex vehicle wire harnesses.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate new electrical subsystems into prototypes.
• Support firmware and technician teams in debugging and bringing up electrical systems in prototypes.
• Design PCB hardware to support electrical subsystem integration.

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in a product development environment.
• Expertise in automotive communication networks (CAN, LIN, Ethernet).
• Wire harness design and build experience, including knowledge of tools, materials, and best practices.
• Fundamental understanding of PCB design, with experience using PCB design software and circuit simulation tools like Altium and LTspice.
• Knowledge of designing for environmental constraints (temperature, humidity, vibration), regulatory compliance, and product debugging (EMC/EMI, ESD, transients).
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, organize workloads, and meet tight deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with effective documentation and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication, resourcefulness, and time management skills.

Benefits

As a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for benefits from day 1, including:

• Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction options, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plans, insurance coverage, and more.

Expected Compensation

$100,160 - $225,840 annually plus cash and stock awards and benefits. Compensation may vary based on location, experience, and other factors.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and IT
• Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Utilities

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