Test Engineer, Axle Testing, Semi

Tesla is making advanced electric vehicles, batteries, and drive systems while changing the future of the transportation and energy storage industries. Our mission is to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. We are building a technically strong, motivated, and fast-moving Engineering team which prides itself on superior execution.
Tesla's Reliability & Test Engineering Team is responsible for verifying and validating the thermal, electrical, and mechanical reliability of components and systems throughout our product line. Our team also supports field failure investigations and manufacturing change control. We are seeking a Test Engineer to support dyno test operations with a focus on Semi Axle.

Responsibilities

• Execute reliability testing with various drive unit programs, ensure timely execution of tests
• Maintain high dyno test uptime and responsible for proper routine maintenance
• Overseeing and assisting with the set-up and execution of thermal, electric-mechanical tests
• Coordinating test demands to meet the needs of multiple teams and programs
• Collecting and interpreting data from a variety of data acquisition systems
• Designing and improving mechanical and electrical equipment and infrastructure in the lab
• Conducting failure analysis and providing detailed information surrounding failures along with teardown reports, pictures, and data logs
• Designing, debugging, and troubleshooting test equipment
• Performing hands-on tasks to complete the job

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of basic electrical tools (volt meters, oscilloscopes, power supplies)
• 1-3 years of programming required (any language, Python preferred)
• 0-2 years of industry experience in automotive, aerospace, or consumer product testing
• Aptititude in dynamometer testing for reliability, characterization, or performance, low-voltage electrical systems (AC and DC), high voltage battery systems, programming experience and an interest in scripting and automation, CAN communications protocol, or instrumentation and data acquisition design and troubleshooting
• Python experience preferred

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 + 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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