Job Description

We are looking to hire entry and early-career Test Engineers for our Hardware Testing team. As an HV Battery Test Engineer, you will work with a passionate and multi-disciplinary group of Engineers while learning how to build and use hardware, firmware, and software solutions to validate Tesla semi battery products to rigorous internal and automotive-industry standards. This role influences the design of the product through reliability risk identification and testing starting at early concept phases, going through product development and launch, and continuing post launch. A significant amount of the work will be hands-on, in the lab pushing prototypes to their limits and investigating those limitations. We are interested in diverse candidates with relevant experience, but we will prioritize curious and driven engineers with strong problem solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Perform component and pack-level validation and reliability testing, simulating realistic and accelerated dynamic and environmental conditions on structural, vibration, hydraulic, thermal, and electrical sub-systems
Design, build, instrument, and automate equipment for battery system and component testing
Investigate test and field failures to drive product development and test improvement
Work with Design Engineers, Reliability Scientists, Material Scientists, Quality, and Service to identify failure modes and generate design validation and reliability test plans
Identify and execute experiments targeting new technologies and critical risks to benefit vehicle products
Analyze and document test results, and present those results to cross-functional teams and leadership
Collaborate with Test Technicians to achieve test objectives

Requirements

Basic understanding of statics, mechanics of materials, fluids, heat transfer, measurement and instrumentation, and linear circuits
Experience with an object-oriented coding language and scripting (Python, MATLAB, etc.
Experience with 3D modelling and drafting drawings of mechanical structures and machinery
Familiarity with electrical test equipment such as multimeters, DAQs, oscilloscopes, and power supplies. Familiarity with high voltage systems and safe working practices
Physical testing and analysis of mechanical, thermal, or electrical systems
Experience designing mechanical structures or machinery
Experience with Python scripting for hardware control, data processing and analysis, and familiarity with software version control
Experience creating, and executing design validation plans and test methods to validate performance requirements
Understanding of multiple of the following: solid mechanics, FEA, fatigue and failure analysis, pneumatic or hydraulic systems, physics of failure
Experience with analog circuits, digital systems, and electrical test equipment

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)
LGBTQ+ care concierge services
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 - $174,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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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Tesla vehicles are EVs (electric vehicles), which are transforming the way people drive and move. Tesla has gone public as of June 29, 2010, and has a market cap of $34.32 billion. Tesla Motors’ goal is to increase the number and variety of EVs through three strategies. The first is to sell its own branded vehicle through its showrooms. The second is to sell premium, high-quality, patented electric components to other automakers. Lastly, it serves as a “catalyst and positive example to other automakers.” There has already been a movement in the EV market with the push of the GM Volt, rumored to have been inspired by the Tesla Roadster.

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