Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Senior Structural Test Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFremont, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of durability and strength testing of vehicle chassis or structural components, such as suspension, steering, or body-in-white components.
Experience with MTS FlexTest controllers, MultiPurpose TestWare (MPT), and MTS TestSuite (MPE) software.
Experience with instrumentation, including load cells, strain gauges, and LVDTs, and data acquisition systems such as HBM Somat eDAQ and Dewesoft.
Experience with CAD and fixture design.
A proven track record as a hands-on test engineer, including test planning, development, execution, inspections, root cause analysis, data processing, and report writing.
Ability to work under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Conduct hands-on component- and system-level durability and strength tests using MTS servo-hydraulic systems.
Work with reliability and design engineers on test planning activities, including test scheduling, prioritization, and specifications.
Develop test fixtures using CAD and work with in-house or external laboratories on fixture fabrication.
Conduct detailed inspections, including torque and crack checks, and identify and determine root causes of failures.
Conduct data acquisition and instrument sensors such as load cells, strain gauges, and LVDTs.
Post-process test data and prepare detailed test reports.
Participate in general test equipment maintenance and laboratory expansions.
Collaborate with test technicians and instrumentation, CAE, reliability, and design teams.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with RPC is a plus but not required.

Category	Engineering & Information Technology
Location	Fremont, California
Requisition ID	261658
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>This position will work as a member of Tesla’s reliability and test team to develop and execute component and system level testing of vehicle chassis and body structural components using servo hydraulic test equipment either in-house or at external labs.</p>

Job 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

Job Requirements

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

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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