Tesla · 2 months ago
Tire Modeling Engineer, Vehicle Dynamics Modeling
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$84K/yr - $204K/yrTesla is a leading electric vehicle manufacturer, and they are seeking a Tire Modeling Engineer to join their Vehicle Dynamics Modeling Team. The role involves collecting, processing, and managing tire performance data to improve tire models and collaborating with various teams to enhance vehicle performance.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Create, manage, and maintain tire test trailer procedures and schedule to derive high-confidence objective tire data and communicate findings in a timely manner
Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to select, plan, and allocate test samples and execute test cases
Develop and extend virtual tire models using the collected physical data to integrate with vehicle-level models and better predict tire performance, especially in low mu scenarios
Coordinate with test trailer supplier to troubleshoot issues, kick off calibration activities, and improve the product for better data integration
Process and interpret Flat Trac data collected at third party facilities to correlate with real-road data collected from test trailer
Qualification
Required
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Experience in tire development, including modeling, testing, instrumentation, and data analysis
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Creative problem-solving mindset with an interest in exploring new ideas and approaches
Preferred
Proficiency with Simulink, Python, C, and similar firmware environments is a plus
Experience in developing performance goals for various vehicle specifications, markets, controls, and autonomous vehicles 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.
Founded in 2003
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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