Electrical Engineer, Lighting Systems & Mechatronics Engineering

Description:
As Electrical Engineer on the Lighting Systems and Mechatronics Engineering team, you will be responsible for overseeing all electrical aspects of our designs. At Tesla, you will work alongside the most creative and resourceful engineers in the world on a lean and agile team. From concept definition to production design release and launch, you will ensure that the latest technologies and industry-leading products are delivered for all global markets.

Responsibilities:
Start-to-finish hardware definition and design support: 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 product features mature over time
Support supplier launch activities and vet quality control systems

Requirements:
Minimum of 3 years of product engineering experience with at least 2 years or 1 product cycle
Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Circuit board design experience with preference for Altium and basic programming ability with preference for Python
Strong understanding of analog and digital circuits including LEDs, MOSFETs, op-amps, switching regulators, gate drivers, microcontrollers, SPI, I2C, component selection, electrical motors, and power dissipation
Familiarity with communication protocols such as LIN, CAN, and 10BASE-T1S
Demonstrated technical aptitude, creativity in design, and ability to execute feasible solutions to complex engineering problems
Exceptional organization and communication skills in both written and verbal forms

Compensation & Benefits:
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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
$91,600 - $195,600/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.