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Manufacturing Test Engineer, Factory Launch

Tesla

Location

Fremont, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/29/2026

Compensation

$91,600 - $316,800 a year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202692.9% approval+1% YoY
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Job description

The Test Engineer will be part of the Factory Launch Team, focusing on the deployment and improvement of automated manufacturing test systems for energy products. This role requires a passion for engineering and a commitment to ensuring that products meet high standards. The position is based in Fremont, CA, and involves collaboration with various engineering teams to enhance manufacturing test equipment. The engineer will also provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for test equipment post-deployment.

Requirements

  • Exposure to high-voltage systems, production machinery, and industrial sensors.
  • Experience with Windows operating systems.
  • Ability to read and understand software code such as Test stand, LabVIEW, Python, C, and C++.
  • Experience with CAN bus communications and ability to interpret traces.
  • Basic proficiency in PLC programming and troubleshooting.
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

  • Lead uptime and cycle time improvements on manufacturing test equipment.
  • Collaborate with various engineering teams to ensure manufacturing test equipment meets expectations.
  • Perform data analysis and customer discussions to understand challenges with manufacturing test equipment.
  • Build and validate test equipment, then deploy it to production lines.
  • Provide ongoing troubleshooting support for testers after deployment.
  • Support equipment troubleshooting and qualification during the development of manufacturing equipment.

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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Tesla Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

644

FY2026

Approval rate

92.9%

FY2026

LCA certified

1,444

FY2026

Entry-level share

2.1%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+1%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-60%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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