Tesla · 1 day ago
Sr. Structural Test Engineer
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$92K/yr - $234K/yr
5+ years expTesla is a leading electric vehicle manufacturer, and they are seeking a Sr. Structural Test Engineer to join their reliability and test team. The role involves developing and executing durability and strength tests for vehicle chassis and body structural components, collaborating with engineers, and maintaining test equipment.
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Responsibilities
Conduct hands-on component and system level durability and strength tests using MTS servo hydraulic systems
Work directly with reliability and design engineers for 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 etc. Identify and root cause failures
Conduct data acquisition and instrumentation of sensors such as load cells, strain gages, LVDT etc
Post process test data and make detailed test reports
Be involved with general test equipment maintenance and lab expansions
Work in close collaboration with test technicians, instrumentation, CAE, reliability and design teams
Maintain a clean and organized work environment
Qualification
Required
Degree in Mechanical, Automotive or Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent experience
5+ years durability and strength testing of vehicle chassis and/or structural components (suspension, steering, body in white etc.)
Experience in MTS FlexTest controllers, MultiPurpose TestWare (MPT) and MTS TestSuite (mpe) software, experience with RPC a plus but not needed
Experience with instrumentation (load cells, strain gages, LVDT etc.) and data acquisition systems like HBM Somat eDAQ and Dewesoft
Experience with CAD and fixture design
Proven track record as a hands-on test engineer (test planning, development, execution, inspections, root cause analysis, data processing, report writing)
Able to work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Strong organization skills with meticulous attention to detail
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.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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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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