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Sr. Electrical Design Engineer

Tesla

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

4/30/2026

Compensation

$95,000 - $216,600 a year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
Approval 99.3%·Filings 1,102·New hires 320·
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·FY 2025

Job description

Tesla is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer for their Manufacturing Engineering, Cell team. The role involves overseeing the entire project lifecycle, from concept development to deployment and failure analysis, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovative solutions.

Requirements

  • Degree or Equivalent Experience in Electrical Engineering
  • 5+ years of PCB and electrical system design experience (Altium Designer preferred)
  • Deep understanding of analog and digital circuits
  • Experience with high voltage DC and AC, including specifying creepage, clearance and satisfying safety requirements
  • Experience in power converter design and knowledge of multiple power converter topologies
  • Experience with circuit simulation
  • Proficient with lab tools: Multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, soldering, etc.
  • Experience in firmware development and scripting languages
  • Solid knowledge of Python for test automation and data analysis
  • Able to work under pressure and perform within challenging time constraints

Responsibilities

  • Develop project concept, specifications, and test plans
  • Design schematics, perform circuit analysis/simulation, design for high reliability, and design for manufacturing
  • Derive actionable information from failure analysis and drive design improvements for PCBAs and systems
  • PCB Development
  • Perform validation and reliability testing and produce quality test reports
  • Support PCBA assembly and manufacture, answering TQs and guiding vendors to produce reliable, quality builds
  • Coordinate with Firmware and Mechanical Engineers on design parameters and requirements
  • Tool development to support testing and validation
  • Implement and manage continuous process optimization including the addition of advanced and conventional technologies to improve quality, productivity and reduce overall waste
  • Develop & maintain proper documentation

Benefits

  • Employees at Tesla are often offered day-one coverage with multiple medical options (some at $0 paycheck cost), dental/vision, company HSA contributions, a 401(k) match, and equity programs. Most roles also include paid time off and holidays, family-building support, employee assistance, commuter and childcare benefits, and access to discounts and wellness programs.

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