Sr. Electrical Engineer, Automated Test Equipment, Optimus – Tesla – Richmond Hill, ON

Tesla’s Manufacturing Test Engineering team in Richmond Hill, Ontario is looking for a sharp, hands-on Senior Electrical Engineer to help design and build the automated systems that power Tesla’s production lines. This is the kind of role where you’re not just maintaining equipment — you’re architecting the automated test machinery that makes large-scale manufacturing of power electronics and batteries possible.

Day to day, you’ll work closely with product design and manufacturing teams around the world, translating engineering requirements into reliable, data-driven automated test equipment (ATE). Expect a mix of deep technical problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, and the occasional travel — up to roughly 20% domestic and international.

About the Role: Sr. Electrical Engineer, Automated Test Equipment

At its core, this position is about building the systems that verify Tesla’s products work. You’ll architect fully automated testing machinery from first principles, balancing cost, lead time, complexity, and test coverage. That means specifying and integrating electrical test equipment — power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, power analyzers — and designing industrial electrical control panels that meet NFPA79, NEC, and UL508A standards.

Beyond hardware, you’ll implement and validate OSHA- and ISO-compliant industrial safety systems for high-voltage and mechanical hazards, develop detailed test specifications, and use statistical methods like GR&R and Cpk to characterize and validate test processes. You’ll also mentor junior engineers on subsystem design and help the team continuously improve reliability and uptime.

Benefits and Salary

Tesla offers a competitive compensation range depending on level: Sr Manufacturing Controls Dev Engineer: $95,040–$145,040/year; Staff Manufacturing Controls Dev Engineer: $111,760–$161,760/year; Sr Staff Manufacturing Controls Dev Engineer: $136,400–$186,400/year — all levels include cash and stock awards. From day one as a full-time employee, you’re eligible for company-paid Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance, an RRSP with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, an Employee Assistance Program, Parental Success Programs, paid sick and vacation time, paid holidays, the Tesla Babies program, and Tesla product and fitness perks.

Responsibilities

This role spans the full lifecycle of automated test equipment development — from initial architecture through validation and continuous improvement. You’ll be deeply involved in both the technical design and the cross-functional coordination required to keep Tesla’s production lines running at scale.

• Architect fully automated testing machinery from first principles, optimizing for cost, lead time, complexity, and test coverage
• Develop detailed test specifications and execution plans, and mentor junior engineers on subsystem design and implementation
• Research, specify, and integrate electrical test equipment including measurement tools, power supplies, sensors, and I/O devices
• Design and review NFPA79/NEC/UL508A-compliant industrial electrical control panels
• Implement and validate OSHA- and ISO-compliant industrial safety systems for high-voltage and mechanical hazards
• Debug and optimize automated processes to improve reliability, reduce cycle time, and maximize uptime
• Characterize and validate equipment and test processes using statistical methods such as GR&R and Cpk

Requirements / Skills

The ideal candidate brings a solid electrical engineering foundation combined with real hands-on experience in industrial automation and high-voltage systems. Tesla values engineers who are detail-oriented and analytical, comfortable taking ownership, and eager to grow in a fast-moving environment.

• Electrical test equipment experience — power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, power analyzers, and similar tools
• Electrical CAD proficiency in EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar software for building complex machine schematics
• Industrial/manufacturing automation exposure in a controls, mechatronics, or test engineering context
• High-voltage power electronics exposure — inverters, DC-DC converters, or similar systems
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a similar engineering field, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in controls, mechatronics, test, or automation engineering
• Willingness to travel up to ~20% domestically and internationally

How to Apply

To apply, visit the official Tesla job posting using the link below. Make sure your resume is up to date before submitting.

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