Mid Level Test Engineering Manager Jobs
Mid level test engineering manager jobs go to professionals ready to own test strategy end to end, guide junior engineers, and make quality decisions with limited oversight. 6% of openings are remote or hybrid, concentrated across Electronics & Hardware, Manufacturing, and Technology & Software, with employers like Apple, Sanmina, and Tesla hiring at this level now.
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As a member of the Abuse Testing & Engineering group, you will be at the forefront of ensuring the safety of Tesla’s vehicle or energy products by testing them against extreme real-world scenarios and beyond. You will provide rapid feedback to inform designs early in development by understanding the system performance against extreme electrical, mechanical and thermal stresses.
You will undertake destructive thermal safety testing of battery packs with a keen eye towards cell runaway characteristics. In this role, you will collaborate with battery pack design and modeling engineers to make sure the products meet rigorous internal requirements. You will lead the testing, through planning and execution (with technician support), interpreting tests results and providing rapid feedback resulting in products with best-in-class safety performance.
Leveling will be determined after the panel interviews.
What You'll Do
- Understand the product risks and create detailed test plans by collaborating with design/ modeling teams
- Own the test planning activities (e.g. sensor instrumentation, data acquisition) and coordinate with program managers as well as technicians in build and test teams
- Conduct tests safely and in a manner faithful to the design intent / failure mode
- Analyze thermal and electrical data, video footage and present test results to stakeholders
- Identify and execute ideas to increase the efficiency and quality of energy products thermal testing
- Interpret regulations and tailor tests setup and results accordingly
What You'll Bring
- Degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in grid-scale energy storage/ compliance/ thermal testing
- Ability to plan many concurrent activities in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
- Hands-on experience doing physical assembly, electrical wiring and troubleshooting
- Experience with data analysis tools- Matlab or Python preferred
- Role includes up to 20% travel to test sites within the US
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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
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.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
As a member of the Abuse Testing & Engineering group, you will be at the forefront of ensuring the safety of Tesla’s vehicle or energy products by testing them against extreme real-world scenarios and beyond. You will provide rapid feedback to inform designs early in development by understanding the system performance against extreme electrical, mechanical and thermal stresses.
You will undertake destructive thermal safety testing of battery packs with a keen eye towards cell runaway characteristics. In this role, you will collaborate with battery pack design and modeling engineers to make sure the products meet rigorous internal requirements. You will lead the testing, through planning and execution (with technician support), interpreting tests results and providing rapid feedback resulting in products with best-in-class safety performance.
Leveling will be determined after the panel interviews.
What You'll Do
- Understand the product risks and create detailed test plans by collaborating with design/ modeling teams
- Own the test planning activities (e.g. sensor instrumentation, data acquisition) and coordinate with program managers as well as technicians in build and test teams
- Conduct tests safely and in a manner faithful to the design intent / failure mode
- Analyze thermal and electrical data, video footage and present test results to stakeholders
- Identify and execute ideas to increase the efficiency and quality of energy products thermal testing
- Interpret regulations and tailor tests setup and results accordingly
What You'll Bring
- Degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in grid-scale energy storage/ compliance/ thermal testing
- Ability to plan many concurrent activities in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
- Hands-on experience doing physical assembly, electrical wiring and troubleshooting
- Experience with data analysis tools- Matlab or Python preferred
- Role includes up to 20% travel to test sites within the US
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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
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.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
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Mid Level Test Engineering Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level test engineering manager job?
Position your experience around ownership, not just execution. Highlight features or test cycles you led end to end, quality metrics you improved, and any mentoring you did for junior engineers. Tailor your resume to show decision-making under limited oversight, and emphasize hands-on expertise with the test frameworks and tools each employer lists in the job description.
Which companies hire mid level test engineering managers?
Companies hiring mid level test engineering managers right now include Apple, Sanmina, and Tesla, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of large technology firms, product-driven software companies, and manufacturing or hardware organizations scaling their quality engineering teams.
Are there remote mid level test engineering manager jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid options are widely available at this level. About 6% of mid level test engineering manager openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how many engineering organizations have normalized distributed quality teams. On-site roles still exist, particularly in hardware, defense, and regulated industries where physical access to test environments matters.
How do I move up to a mid level test engineering manager role?
The path into mid level requires building depth beyond executing test cases. Engineers who reach this level have typically taken ownership of a full test cycle for at least one product or feature, developed or improved a framework, and demonstrated measurable impact on quality or release speed. Taking on informal mentoring and contributing to process decisions accelerates the transition.
Which industries hire the most mid level test engineering managers?
Mid Level test engineering manager roles concentrate in Electronics & Hardware, Manufacturing, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive demand because they ship complex software or hardware products at scale, where structured test leadership at the project level directly reduces defect rates and release risk.