Tesla
Electrical Automation Engineering Manager, Manufacturing Test
Found: January 18, 2026
This role is based in Palo Alto, California.
Compensation:
$168,000 - $312,000/year + cash and stock awards + benefits
Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of 6+ engineers in electrical and controls system design for automated test systems.
- Architect automated test equipment, preparing detailed multiline schematics in EPLAN and AutoCAD electrical.
- Develop PLC programs and HMIs from scratch in Siemens TIA Portal and Allen Bradley Rockwell Studio 5000.
- Analyze safety performance level requirements for high voltage, fully automated test systems.
- Develop PLC software standards for high volume test equipment.
- Mentor the team by providing technical guidance and feedback.
Requirements:
- 3+ years of experience in people management.
- 5+ years of experience in project management.
- 7+ years of experience as an Electrical, Mechatronics, or Controls Engineer.
- Degree in Electrical, Computer, or Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent experience.