Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Component Test Engineer - Seats

Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFremont, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's 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 genuine curiosity about investigating why something does not work.
Demonstrated experience debugging and troubleshooting technical problems.
Experience with sensors such as load cells, strain gages, and LVDT, and with data acquisition systems such as National Instruments or Dewesoft.
Experience with CAD and fixture design.
Experience with programming, LabVIEW, and CAN communication for test automation.

Responsibilities

Conduct hands-on component- and system-level research and development testing, including characterization, reliability, and durability testing.
Work with reliability and design engineers to support Design Validation Plan development and lead test planning activities, including scheduling, prioritization, and specifications.
Develop test fixtures using CAD and coordinate fixture fabrication with in-house or external laboratories.
Conduct detailed inspections, including torque checks, crack checks, and CAN signal reviews, to identify and determine root causes of failures.
Write scripts to automate testing.
Conduct data acquisition and instrument sensors such as load cells, strain gages, and LVDT.
Investigate test failures, post-process test data, and prepare detailed reports communicating results.
Collaborate with test technicians and instrumentation, computer-aided engineering, reliability, and design teams.
Maintain a clean and organized workspace in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Desired Qualifications

A CATIA background is a plus.
A Python background is a plus.

Category	Engineering & Information Technology
Location	Fremont, California
Requisition ID	276790
Type	Full-time

Job Description

This person will work as a member of Tesla’s Engineering Test Team to support component and system level testing of various vehicle systems from concept through program release. This person would work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines.  Multiple roles are open, including roles in camera integration, closures, and interiors testing.   

Job Responsibilities

Conduct hands-on component and system level R&D: characterization, reliability, and durability testing
Work directly with reliability and design engineers to support Design Validation Plan (DVP) development, and lead 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, CAN signal review, etc. to identify and root cause failures
Write necessary scripts to automate testing
Conduct data acquisition and instrumentation of sensors such as load cells, strain gages, LVDT etc.
Investigate test failures, post process test data and make detailed test reports for clear communication of results
Work in close collaboration with test technicians, instrumentation, CAE, reliability and design teams
Maintain a clean and organized workspace in a highly dynamic and fast paced environment

Job Requirements

Bachelor's 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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