Full-Time
Application Engineer
Test & Validation, Research & Development
Updated on 9/13/2026
Tesla
10,001+ employees
EVs and integrated renewable energy solutions
No salary listed
Reutlingen, Germany
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- Completed vocational training in mechatronics, mechanics, or electronics, plus a completed specialist qualification as a master craftsman or technician, or an equivalent qualification.
- Several years of experience in mechanical engineering, special-purpose machinery, or automation technology.
- Relevant experience building and operating test stands and test benches.
- Experience commissioning systems is desirable.
- Good knowledge of measurement and testing equipment, such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, force sensors, and data loggers, as well as data acquisition systems.
- Ability to document measurement data in a structured manner and prepare it graphically.
- Knowledge of validating machines and processes in a development environment.
- Knowledge of statistical data analysis, including Design of Experiments, Cpk analyses, Gage R&R, Statistical Process Control, JMP, or Minitab.
- Knowledge of data processing using MySQL, Python, MATLAB, Excel PivotTables, or comparable tools.
- Ability to work carefully and organize tasks effectively.
- Ability to analyze problems systematically and find solutions.
- Very good written and spoken German and good written and spoken English.
- Build mechanical and electrical test stands for validating research and development projects and maintain them.
- Independently perform quality-assured tests and validations of newly developed machine and process technologies according to specifications from development engineers.
- Operate measurement and testing equipment, including force and torque sensors, high-speed cameras, data loggers, and temperature measurement systems.
- Perform functional, load, endurance, service-life, and process-capability tests on prototypes and development samples on the shop floor and in the laboratory.
- Parameterize and optimize test setups and test stands, including sensors, control parameters, and measurement technology.
- Create metallographic cross-sections in the measurement laboratory and perform microscopic analyses.
- Identify faults in test setups and test specimens using root-cause analysis.
- Apply statistical methods to evaluate data.
- Provide recommendations on complex technical issues.
- Support development engineers in defining requirements and acceptance criteria for new developments and selecting suitable measurement and testing methods.
- Create test procedures and test instructions and maintain the related documentation.
- Ensure traceability of all test records, test reports, and samples through labeling, archiving, and data storage.
- Create action and task overviews and document all validation activities, including presentations for technical reviews and design reviews.
- Apply quality-management methods in the research and development context, including development-level Failure Mode and Effects Analysis and lessons learned.
- Train and guide team members.
- Experience commissioning systems.
Tesla designs and sells electric vehicles and renewable energy products. Its cars (Model S, 3, X, Y, and Roadster) run on battery power, with a semi-autonomous Autopilot driving system and a global network of fast-charging stations called Superchargers. The company also provides solar panels, Solar Roof, and energy storage products (Powerwall, Powerpack, Megapack) to generate and store clean energy for homes and businesses. Tesla operates with a vertically integrated model, manufacturing key components (batteries, drivetrains) and selling directly to customers via its website and stores, while earning revenue from vehicle and energy product sales and regulatory credits. Its goal is to speed up the world’s transition to sustainable energy by combining mobility and energy solutions in one ecosystem.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
Founded
2003
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Tesla energy revenue hit $3.1 billion in Q2 2026; storage deployments rose 41%.
- Nevada approved up to 5,000 commercial robotaxis, accelerating Tesla's autonomy monetization.
- China discounts and inventory incentives target Q3 2026 deliveries after August retail sales fell 12.4%.
What critics are saying
- China ordered a 2.98 million-vehicle recall on August 21, 2026 for door handles.
- Tesla faces California FSD misrepresentation claims and an Australian class action.
- A failed robotaxi rollout or fatal crash destroys Tesla's autonomy premium by 2027.
What makes Tesla unique
- Vertical integration plus Nevada's August 20, 2026 Robotaxi authorization separates Tesla from legacy automakers.
- Tesla's FSD Supervised won approval in six EU countries by September 2026.
- Megapack, solar, and EV manufacturing share batteries, software, and distribution advantages.
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↓ -3%Tesla shareholders approved a $1 trillion pay plan for CEO Elon Musk last November, the largest executive compensation package in corporate history. The deal would increase Musk's voting power from 13.6% to 24.9%. The package is structured in 12 tranches totalling about 424 million restricted shares. Each requires Tesla to meet market cap milestones ranging from $2 trillion to $8.5 trillion, alongside operational targets including 20 million vehicles delivered, 10 million Full-Self Driving subscriptions, and adjusted EBITDA reaching $400 billion. Musk has until September 2035 to achieve these goals. If all tranches are earned, Tesla's share price would reach approximately $1,945, representing 433% growth from the current $365. Over 75% of shareholders voted in favour, as the targets align compensation with ambitious performance requirements that would transform Tesla beyond automotive manufacturing into robotics and robotaxis.
Elon Musk has endorsed Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's call for slower AI development, whilst noting he has been warning about AI risks since 2023. Musk previously stated that AGI poses greater risks than nuclear weapons. Despite his concerns, Musk has invested heavily in AI through SpaceX's AI division and data centres, plus Tesla's robotaxis and Optimus robots. SpaceX has secured AI compute deals worth $45.7 billion in annual recurring revenue for December, with a target of $100 billion by year-end. Amodei advocates for third-party evaluators to assess AI models and safety practices at frontier AI companies. Anthropic's IPO filing is expected shortly, whilst OpenAI has pushed its IPO to 2027, citing safety concerns.
Ford Motor reported nearly $187.3 billion in revenue for FY 2025, up 1.2% year-over-year, though it posted a net loss of approximately $8.2 billion. The company maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of around 4.5x and generated $3.5 billion in adjusted free cash flow. Tesla's revenue declined 2.9% to close to $94.8 billion in FY 2025, with net income of nearly $3.8 billion and a 4% net margin. The company holds a debt-to-equity ratio of roughly 0.1x and produced nearly $6.2 billion in free cash flow. Ford faces risks including recall campaigns and supplier dependencies, whilst Tesla contends with production ramp challenges and regulatory uncertainties around autonomous driving. Ford trades at a significantly lower forward P/E ratio than Tesla.
Investor Gary Black attributes Tesla's US electric vehicle market share surge to legacy automakers scaling back EV investments and the Model Y redesign. In a Sunday post on X, the Future Fund co-founder cited manufacturers like Ford, General Motors, and Honda reducing EV efforts to cut losses. He pointed to Ford discontinuing the F-150 Lightning and Tesla's Model Y Juniper launch in early 2025 as key factors. Black dismissed Tesla's Full Self-Driving system as a contributor to market share gains, saying "no one other than Tesla bulls on X are aware of FSD". He argued that advertising FSD would boost Tesla's market position significantly. Through August 2026, Tesla's US sales fell 2% year-to-date, whilst overall US EV sales dropped 30%.
Tesla has established a local operating unit in Vietnam, marking its first official presence in the country. The company currently shows no sales, service, or charging locations on its store locator. The entry comes as local manufacturer VinFast reported delivering 175,099 electric vehicles in Vietnam during 2025, which the company described as a record. Vietnam is extending electric vehicle tax incentives, including reduced excise tax and registration fees, until 2030. The move represents Tesla's expansion into Southeast Asia's growing EV market, where government support and local competition are shaping the industry's development.