Tesla · 3 days ago
Associate Test Engineer, Material Engineering
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$80K/yr - $120K/yrTesla is a company focused on accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy. In this role, the Associate Test Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to operate and maintain the Material Test Lab, execute advanced material testing, and promote a safe and efficient laboratory environment.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Build and Optimize the Lab Infrastructure: Design, construct, and maintain a world-class laboratory that delivers precise, reliable testing data, enabling material engineers to drive innovation and enhance product performance across Tesla's departments
Execute Advanced Material Testing: Coordinate and perform comprehensive testing workflows, including Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA), thermal testing, rheology, thermal conductivity measurements, tensile and shear testing, and accelerated environmental aging simulations to evaluate material behaviors under real-world conditions
Collaborate on Innovation: Work closely with material engineers to develop new test methods and investigate degradation mechanisms, contributing directly to Tesla product performance
Ensure Lab Excellence and Safety: Promote a safe and efficient lab by training users, managing inventory, adhering to equipment calibration schedules, and implementing best practices for operational reliability
Drive Data-Driven Insights: Partner with data engineers to build automated data pipelines that simplify access and analysis for test requesters, while leveraging Tableau dashboards to monitor lab operations, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains
Qualification
Required
Degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or related field, or equivalent experience
Hands-on lab experience with organic/inorganic material testing, particularly in polymers, composites, coatings, adhesives, or similar domains
Knowledge of automotive materials test standards such as ASTM, ISO, or SAE protocols
A proactive mindset with the ability to quickly learn new concepts, design robust DOEs, and execute them independently
Outstanding organizational skills, with excellent collaboration and communication abilities (both verbal and written)
Preferred
Experience with coding and data analysis tools like Python, Tableau, SQL, or similar is a plus
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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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
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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