Tesla · 8 hours ago
Sr. Component Test Engineer, Vision Hardware
Fremont, California
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$92K/yr - $234K/yrTesla is a leading automotive and energy company, and they are seeking a Sr. Component Test Engineer to join their Engineering Test Team. This role involves conducting hands-on component and system level testing for various vehicle systems, collaborating with engineers to support design validation, and developing test fixtures and reports.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Conduct hands-on component and system level R&D: characterization, reliability, and durability testing
Work directly with reliability and design engineers to support Design Validation Plan (DVP) development, and lead test planning activities (test scheduling, prioritization, specifications etc.)
Develop test fixtures using CAD and work with in-house or external labs for fixture fabrication
Conduct detailed inspections such as torque checks, crack checks, CAN signal review, etc. to identify and root cause failures
Write necessary scripts to automate testing
Conduct data acquisition and instrumentation of sensors such as load cells, strain gages, LVDT etc
Investigate test failures, post process test data and make detailed test reports for clear communication of results
Work in close collaboration with test technicians, instrumentation, CAE, reliability and design teams
Maintain a clean and organized workspace in a highly dynamic and fast paced environment
Qualification
Required
Degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Strong engineering fundamentals
Test experience from school projects, internships, or other relevant experience
You love to be hands-on, genuine curiosity to figure out why something doesn't work
Demonstrated experience debugging and troubleshooting technical problems
Experience with sensors (load cells, strain gages, LVDT etc.) and data acquisition systems such as National Instruments, Dewesoft, etc
Experience with CAD and fixture design (CATIA background is a plus)
Experience with programming (Python background is a plus), LabVIEW and CAN communication for test automation
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
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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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