Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Dyno Test Engineer - Reliability & Test

Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePalo Alto, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
A strong grasp of engineering fundamentals and first principles.
Experience with high-voltage AC and DC electrical systems and the CAN communications protocol.
Programming experience and an interest in scripting, automation, and post-processing large datasets; Python is preferred.
Experience setting up and configuring instrumentation and data acquisition.
A strong sense of ownership, accountability for assigned tasks, and the ability to adapt and change direction swiftly.
Knowledge of basic mechanical and electrical tools, including voltmeters, oscilloscopes, and power supplies.

Responsibilities

Execute reliability testing across various drive unit programs and ensure timely test execution.
Maintain high dyno test uptime and perform routine maintenance.
Oversee and assist with setup and execution of thermal, electrical, and mechanical tests.
Coordinate test demands to meet the needs of multiple teams and programs.
Collect and interpret data from a variety of data acquisition systems.
Design and improve mechanical and electrical equipment and infrastructure.
Conduct failure analysis for design failures by providing detailed risk assessments, test summaries, teardown reports, pictures, and data logs.
Debug and troubleshoot test equipment.
Work with reliability and design engineers on test planning activities, including test scheduling, prioritization, and specifications.

Desired Qualifications

Python programming experience is preferred.

Category	Engineering & Information Technology
Location	Palo Alto, California
Requisition ID	269202
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>Tesla is building a world powered by solar energy, stored in batteries, and transported by electric vehicles. In this pursuit, we are building a technically strong, motivated, and fast-moving engineering team which prides itself on superior execution. </p><p> The Reliability & Test Engineering Team is responsible for verifying and validating the thermal, electrical, and mechanical reliability of components and systems throughout our product line. Our team also supports field failure investigations and manufacturing change control. We are seeking a multi-faceted Test Engineer to support our North America dyno test operations. They will be responsible for all aspects of test execution, monitoring and reporting key findings on validation, durability, field failure investigations, and manufacturing change control tests. </p>

Job Responsibilities

Execute reliability testing with various drive unit programs, ensure timely execution of tests
Maintain high dyno test uptime and responsible for proper routine maintenance
Oversee and assist with the set-up and execution of thermal, electrical, and mechanical tests
Coordinate test demands to meet the needs of multiple teams and programs
Collect and interpret data from a variety of data acquisition systems
Design and improve mechanical and electrical equipment and infrastructure
Conduct failure analysis for design failures by providing detailed risks assessments, test summaries, teardown reports, pictures, and data logs
Debug and troubleshoot test equipment
Work directly with reliability and design engineers for test planning activities (test scheduling, prioritization, specifications, etc.)

Job Requirements

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
Excellent grasp of engineering fundamentals and first principles
Experience with High-voltage electrical systems (AC and DC) and CAN communications protocol
Programming experience and an interest in scripting and automation, post-processing of large data sets (Python Preferred)
Experience with instrumentation and data acquisition setup and configuration
Strong sense of ownership, taking full accountability for assigned tasks, with the ability to adapt and change direction swiftly
Collaborative mindset, recognizing the importance of teamwork within Tesla, and exhibiting a willingness to seek assistance and provide support when necessary
Knowledge of basic mechanical and electrical tools (volt meters, oscilloscopes, power supplies)

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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