Tesla · 3 months ago
Sr. Vehicle Test Engineer, Semi
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $156K/yr
3+ years expTesla is seeking a Sr. Vehicle Test Engineer to join their vehicle hardware validation team. The role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure vehicle performance and reliability standards are met through rigorous testing and validation processes.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Conduct vehicle level structural strength and durability tests at in-house and third-party proving grounds
Conduct vehicle level environmental tests like winter performance, water wade, hot weather performance etc
Conduct vehicle level powertrain and transmission tests at in-house and third-party proving grounds
Collect proving ground data using wheel force transducers, accelerometers, strain gages, string potentiometers etc at in-house and third-party proving grounds
Analyze and process test data and check for data integrity
Conduct vehicle milestone inspections including drive evaluations (handling performance, ride comfort etc.) and investigate test failures
Support firmware upgrades/troubleshooting and diagnostics for test vehicles
Work in close collaboration with vehicle operators, technicians, instrumentation, reliability, simulation and design teams
Write detailed test procedures and publish test reports
Iterate and maintain the test procedure for best field correlation
Qualification
Required
Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering or equivalent experience
3 or more years of experience with automotive systems or competitive projects such as Formula SAE or equivalent
Strong fundamentals in vehicle architecture and exposure to hands-on (school, industrial or personal) project experience is preferred
Strong communication skills and willing to work with multiple teams simultaneously
Experience with technical report writing and data processing
Experience with CAD software such as CATIA, SolidWorks etc
Experience using data acquisition software such as HBM Somat eDAQ and/or Dewesoft is a plus
Experience with CAN communication and/or programming is a plus
Up to 35% domestic travel required, potential international travel may be involved as well
Preferred
Strong fundamentals in vehicle architecture and exposure to hands-on (school, industrial or personal) project experience is preferred
Experience using data acquisition software such as HBM Somat eDAQ and/or Dewesoft is a plus
Experience with CAN communication and/or programming is a plus
Benefits
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
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Chief Financial Officer
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SVP of Automotive
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