Tesla · 3 months ago
NVH Engineer, Powertrain
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$93K/yr - $207K/yrTesla is seeking a skilled NVH Test Engineer to join their Drive Unit Team, focusing on noise, vibration, and harshness testing and analysis for powertrain and vehicle systems. The role involves conducting tests, providing feedback for design improvements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance noise performance while optimizing cost and complexity.
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Responsibilities
Perform noise and vibration testing on dynos for drive unit designs and deliver feedback for risk assessment and design enhancements
Design and execute vehicle-level NVH tests, producing detailed reports on powertrain performance with analysis of structure-borne and airborne contributions
Provide actionable feedback to vehicle design teams on NVH treatments, isolation strategies, and structural improvements for enhanced vehicle noise performance
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on noise reduction while minimizing cost, mass, and complexity in powertrain and vehicle systems
Develop, validate, and maintain virtual path analysis data libraries for powertrain and vehicle products using transfer path analysis (TPA) methodologies
Interpret CAE simulation risks and correlate them to real-world psychoacoustic performance for design validation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate test findings into actionable design and engineering solutions
Qualification
Required
Expertise in rotational acoustic and vibration principles
Experience in physical testing for NVH or durability, preferably with rotating components or complex systems such as rail, aerospace, or energy
Hands-on experience with large-scale data acquisition using Siemens TestLab or similar platforms
Proficiency in MATLAB or Python for automation and computational tasks
Ability to interpret CAE simulation and test data for correlation and validation
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Signal Processing, Physics, or equivalent experience
Benefits
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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