Tesla · 3 months ago
Sr. Mechatronics Test Engineer, Pack Cycler
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $174K/yr
1+ years expTesla is hiring a test engineer for their state of the art battery pack cycling facility that validates lithium-ion cells used in their vehicles. The successful candidate will manage battery packs, debug hardware and firmware issues, and develop expertise in lithium-ion degradation modes to advise the cross-functional team.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Prepare battery packs for test by debugging hardware issues and configuring firmware, and working with technicians to direct physical setup and teardown
Work with the cross-functional team to prioritize and schedule a queue of battery packs to be tested
Maintain and debug test facility software
Analyze data from packs under test for correct execution and health metrics
Decommission a battery pack that has finished testing and managing its teardown and/or failure analysis
Develop a deep understanding of lithium-ion degradation modes through interaction with in-house cell engineering experts
Detailed engineering of test equipment improvements
Qualification
Required
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related degree, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 1 year of related professional work experience, or extensive experience in related student engineering teams such as Formula SAE, Solar Car, or robotics clubs
Excellent organization, project management, and cross-functional team skills
Experience developing software following object-oriented principles. Specifically, software development, and data analysis experience in Python is preferred
Hardware debugging and troubleshooting experience. Experience gained through microcontrollers and embedded applications development is preferred
Experience with automotive communication buses like CAN, and automotive Ethernet
Hands-on experience and understanding of lithium-ion batteries and high voltage systems safety
Knowledge of lithium-ion chemistry operating limits, and degradation modes
Preferred
Experience developing software following object-oriented principles. Specifically, software development, and data analysis experience in Python is preferred
Hardware debugging and troubleshooting experience. Experience gained through microcontrollers and embedded applications development is preferred
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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