Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Hardware Test Engineer - Vision Hardware

Hardware Validation & TestingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFremont, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Strong engineering fundamentals.
Test experience from school projects, internships, or other relevant experience.
A hands-on approach and curiosity to investigate why something does not work.
Demonstrated experience debugging and troubleshooting technical problems.
Experience with sensors such as load cells, strain gauges, and LVDTs, and data acquisition systems such as National Instruments or Dewesoft.
Experience with computer-aided design and fixture design.
Experience with programming, LabVIEW, and Controller Area Network communication for test automation.

Responsibilities

Develop validation plans and comprehensive test strategies to validate hardware performance under real-world conditions, ensuring robustness and reliability in dynamic environments.
Build and iterate on custom mechanical test rigs and validation setups using 80/20 framing, 3D printers, machining tools, and shop fabrication methods to evaluate designs, prototype edge-case scenarios, standardize performance evaluations, and enable rapid hardware bring-up for reliability testing.
Conduct hands-on analysis of hardware performance data from vehicle fleets, rugged test environments, and component testing to drive iterative improvements in mechanical system designs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and subject-matter experts in mechanical engineering, software development, and systems integration to gather insights, align on requirements, and resolve validation challenges.
Use artificial intelligence technologies to accelerate development and enhance validation processes while applying them to Tesla challenges.

Desired Qualifications

A background in CATIA.
A background in Python.

Category	Engineering & Information Technology
Location	Fremont, California
Requisition ID	271838
Type	Full-time

Job Description

As a Hardware Test Engineer in our Vision Hardware Camera Cleaning team, you'll dive deep into cutting-edge R&D, pushing the boundaries of vehicle autonomy through innovative experimentation and analysis. This isn't your standard, repetitive testing gig—it's a dynamic role at the heart of Tesla's research and development efforts, where you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to explore novel designs, simulate complex scenarios, and validate next-gen features that redefine transportation. Expect to tackle ambiguous problems, prototype solutions, and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in autonomous driving technology.

Job Responsibilities

Develop validation plans and comprehensive test strategies to validate hardware performance under real-world conditions, ensuring robustness and reliability in dynamic environments
Build and iterate on custom mechanical test rigs and validation setups using 80/20 framing, 3D printers, machining tools, and shop fabrication methods to quickly evaluate designs, prototype edge-case scenarios and standardize performance evaluations, ensuring rapid, precise hardware bring-up for thorough reliability testing
Conduct hands-on analysis of hardware performance data from vehicle fleets, rugged test environments, and your own component testing, to drive iterative improvements in mechanical system designs
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, drawing in subject-matter experts from diverse areas such as mechanical engineering, software development, and systems integration to gather comprehensive insights, align on requirements, and resolve complex validation challenges
Leverage technologies in AI to accelerate development, applying them to real Tesla challenges and enhancing the efficiency of validation processes

Job Requirements

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

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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