Tesla · 2 months ago
Test Engineer
Grand Rapids, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid LevelTesla is a leading company in sustainable energy solutions, and they are seeking a Test Engineer to validate hardware for thermal management components. The role involves driving hardware validation efforts, writing test software, and managing test processes to ensure product reliability and performance.
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Responsibilities
Own and drive hardware validation efforts for thermal management components and subsystems such as compressors, A/C lines, heat exchangers, hoses, coolant pumps, HVAC blowers and electronic valves. Your job is to figure out how these products could fail and to collaborate with design partners to drive changes
Own and drive build and test of subsystem bucks comprised of the above components
Write and maintain test software to automate test execution, data collection and data analysis
Design and build custom test fixtures to make validation efficient, modular and repeatable
Manage tests from setup through execution and reporting, including test planning, development, execution, inspections, root cause analysis, and data processing
Ensure test findings are well-documented and quickly communicated to external teams, root cause test failures and work with design partners, failure analysis lab, reliability team and suppliers to arrive at a corrective action
Develop and maintain validation schedules, coordinate test resources, and communicate status/blockers to program managers
Qualification
Required
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent experience
Coding experience for test automation and data post-processing – Python and/or C
A background in Thermodynamics with an understanding of refrigeration and coolant systems
Working principals of common thermal components - operation, testing and characterization
Experience using standard lab and test equipment like power supplies, DAQs, pressure transducers, flow meters, temperature sensors
Excellent written & verbal communication skills
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
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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