Tesla · 6 hours ago
Sr. Test Engineer, Vehicle Fleet
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$92K/yr - $234K/yr
2+ years expTesla is seeking a highly skilled Vehicle Fleet Test Engineer to join their Vehicle Hardware Validation Team. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure vehicles meet performance and reliability standards, while deploying vehicles in real-world scenarios and driving corrective actions.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Work in close collaboration with reliability and engineering program teams on determining the scope of in-territory vehicle validation
Conduct vehicle retrofits, shakedowns and instrumentation, as well as vehicle preparation in close collaboration with vehicle technicians
Setup vehicle can recording as well as data generated from additional sensors
Analyze and process test data and check for data integrity
Work in close collaboration with in-house or third-party operators to execute the test in different test locations
Conduct vehicle milestone inspections including drive evaluations (handling performance, ride comfort etc.) and investigate test failures
Support firmware upgrades/troubleshooting and diagnostics for test vehicles
Work in close collaboration with reliability and design teams to triage countermeasures and design changes
Write and publish detailed test reports
Work in close collaboration with other vehicle test engineers to develop proving ground and lab test procedures for best field correlation
Qualification
Required
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or equivalent experience
2+ years of experience with automotive systems or competitive projects (e.g., Formula SAE)
Strong fundamentals in vehicle architecture and hands-on project experience (school, industrial, or personal)
Strong communication skills and ability to work with multiple teams simultaneously
Experience with technical report writing and data processing
Experience with CAD software (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks)
Preferred
Experience with data acquisition software (e.g., HBM Somat eDAQ, Dewesoft) is a plus
Experience with CAN communication and/or programming 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.
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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