Tesla · 2 months ago
Sr. Passive Safety Test Engineer
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelTesla is a leading automotive company focused on innovation and safety. The Sr. Passive Safety Test Engineer will conduct crash testing to develop vehicle components and evaluate vehicle designs, while collaborating with various engineering teams and managing test execution.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead the preparation and set up for crash testing
Work closely with program managers to plan for necessary test samples
Divide up and precisely communicate day to day test related responsibilities among the technician group to maintain daily lab efficiency and to keep up with a challenging test schedule
Process and interpret test data, generating the appropriate graphs and plots required to communicate test results
Write comprehensive test reports and/or e-mail summaries, documenting the results of testing and to communicate any issues identified during testing
Work with internal engineering teams to develop and validate performance of the vehicle and its passive safety systems
Support post-test tear downs and inspections, documenting and reporting results
Support lab improvement projects focused on execution efficiency and test quality
Operate and maintain safe working practices and environment, always considering the safety of yourself and other employees
Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet deadlines
Qualification
Required
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
Experience working in cross functional teams to drive product development
Ability to communicate effectively in English with a variety of cultures, in all forms (verbal, calls, texts, emails)
A go-getter attitude, fine attention to detail, desire to do things right, and a passion for saving lives
Ability and willingness to travel (up to 10%)
Preferred
Experience executing, interpreting, and reporting on vehicle safety testing according to a variety of homologation and ratings protocols (e.g., FMVSS, ECE, US NCAP, IIHS, etc.)
CAD experience (CATIA, Solid Works, or similar)
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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Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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