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EMC Test Engineer, Optimus

Tesla Motors, Inc.
80,000 - 300,000 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Fremont
Sep 17, 2025
What to Expect

Tesla is seeking an EMC Test Engineer to work on sophisticated autonomous robot and automotive electronic products for mass production. The EMC test engineer will support product validation testing for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) for current and next generation Tesla products.


What You'll Do
  • Conduct EMC testing on Tesla modules to ensure seamless integration into Optimus, vehicle systems, and associated platforms, while also performing comprehensive validation tests at both the bot and vehicle levels
  • Generate EMC test plans and test reports
  • Coordinate EMC testing with 3rd party laboratories and lead product readiness for EMC testing
  • Review, analyze, and interpret EMC test results; communicate accordingly to cross functional teams
  • Facilitate the preparation of Optimus, vehicle systems, and electronics modules for EMC testing by utilizing specialized shop tools to disassemble trim or components, followed by the installation of instrumentation and communication equipment
  • Collaborate with cross-functional and EMC design teams to determine and execute design of experiments and troubleshooting efforts
  • Collaborate with design teams in all phases of electronic product development for EMC, including prototype, verification, and validation
  • Perform product change assessment for EMC and identify applicable EMC tests to satisfy EMC specification and homologation/regulatory requirements
  • Develop and validate EMC test setups for emissions and immunity per test methods such as CISPR25, ISO-11452-2, -4, -8, -10, ISO-7637-2, -3, ISO-10605, FCC Part 15, CISPR 32, IEC 61000-6-2, IEC 61000-6-4, IEC 61000-6-7, IEC 61000-4-2, -3, -4, -5, -6, -8, -11

What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's in Engineering with 2 years of experience in EMC testing, or the equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability
  • Experience performing EMC testing. Desirable EMC testing for industrial, robotic, and automotive
  • Experience with EMC test automation software. Familiar with EMC32, BAT-EMC, TEAL, or TOYO EMC is a plus
  • Working knowledge on instruments required for EMC testing such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, transient generators, antennas, coupling clamps, field probes, ESD simulators, etc.
  • Experience in generating detailed EMC test reports
  • Basic understanding of Electromagnetic theory applied to EMC testing
  • Working knowledge of analog and digital electronics
  • Hands-on experience in debugging radiated and conducted emissions and immunity issues
  • Familiar with communication protocols like CAN, LIN, Ethernet, USB for product instrumentation and communication monitoring for EMC testing is a plus
  • Understanding of ISO-17025 laboratory accreditation process and maintenance is a plus

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

  • Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
    $80,000 - $300,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

    Pay 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.

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