Tesla · 11 hours ago
Staff Mechanical Test Engineer, High Voltage Distribution
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$92K/yr - $234K/yr
5+ years expTesla is looking to hire an experienced Test Engineer for their High Voltage Distribution Reliability Test team. The role involves developing test plans, designing and implementing fixtures and automated testers, and leading validation of new high voltage distribution products through rigorous testing and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
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Responsibilities
Lead validation of new high voltage distribution products by identifying risks with the cross-functional team through DFMEA, defining validation plans and schedules, and managing test execution towards milestones such as phase exits and start of production
Develop test infrastructure including mechanical fixtures, electrical testers, and software libraries to allow other test engineers to effectively execute testing
Mentor or manage other test engineers and technicians to develop the broader team and achieve objectives across larger projects
Communicate with engineering leaders the status of a validation program, risks, and failures discovered from testing
Investigate test and field failures to drive product development and test improvement
Identify and execute experiments targeting new technologies or critical failures
Qualification
Required
Over 5 years of relevant experience
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Strong understanding and demonstrated experience of multiple: statics, heat transfer, solid mechanics, materials science, linear circuits, and measurement and instrumentation
Experience designing test setups for mechanical, thermal, or electrical validation testing
Experience with an object-oriented coding language and scripting (Python, C++, etc.) for hardware control and data analysis; experiencing writing software libraries that will be used by others
Experience with 3D CAD software
Experience creating, and executing design validation plans and test methods to validate performance requirements
Comfortable using electrical test equipment and DAQs
Experience leading, and driving technical projects to completion, especially when multiple teams' input and consensus are required
An appetite for hands-on technical problem solving and first-principles thinking
Comfortable spending significant time in the lab
Able to use hand, power, and other prototyping tools
Preferred
Familiarity with high voltage systems and safe work practices
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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