Senior Cell Abuse Test Engineer - Powertrain Engineering
No salary listed
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's
Berlin, Germany
In PersonIn-person lab work; 25% travel to test locations may be required.
Manufacturing Quality & TestInspection & Test
About the job
Requirements
- Ability to connect cell abuse behavior and test results with phenomena of heat transfer and combustion reactions.
- Engineering degree and hands-on mindset and experience.
- More than 4 years of work experience in automotive testing; cell abuse testing is preferred.
- Candidates with profound hands-on experience in analysis of safety failures, fire/burn testing, explosives, military testing, hazardous material handling, nuclear technology, or similar-complexity fields, but without academic degrees, are encouraged to apply.
- High-voltage level 2 or 3 training or experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Perform cell, module, and battery abuse tests independently using specialized equipment, fixtures, environmental test chambers, and data loggers according to standard operating procedures and internal standards.
- Define test plans, test articles, methods, and equipment, and propose designs of experiments to better understand observations.
- Process raw data into meaningful conclusions, document work thoroughly, and share high-quality reports with internal technical teams, external suppliers, and occasionally executives.
- Perform, oversee, or develop methods for destructive teardowns for root-cause analysis; document findings and report outcomes.
- Maintain high test throughput, efficiency, and data quality; drive globally aligned improvements as needed and collaborate with internal or external stakeholders to make improvements.
- As needed, build, assemble, and commission equipment and tests.
- Lead junior colleagues during assembly, building, testing, teardown, and comparable tasks; train staff to operate and troubleshoot test equipment and ensure training content is learned.
- Create work plans and daily schedules, define priorities for junior staff, and ensure timely and effective delivery of test results.
- As needed, collaborate with external stakeholders and oversee external testing.
- Own organizational tasks and responsibilities, including creation and maintenance of procedures, standard operating procedures, standards, equipment, inspections, lab commissioning, facilities, maintenance, and staff training.
- Acquire knowledge about relevant standards, guidelines, and norms as required for the task.
- Work with hazardous materials using mandated personal protective equipment, and set up and perform tests in person and in laboratory environments.
- Work with high-voltage live batteries and other hazardous energy using mandated personal protective equipment and procedures.
- Travel to test locations up to 25% of the time if required for the project.
Desired Qualifications
- Prefer experience with setup and commissioning equipment, including risk assessments and acceptance testing.
About the company
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, Texas
Founded
2003
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Sales are growing again: revenue rose 26% to $28.2 billion in the June 2026 quarter, after falling 3% in 2025.
- Software adds income beyond cars: paid users of its supervised self-driving feature rose 56% to 1.48 million by June 2026.
- Hiring is back: Tesla's headcount grew 7% to 134,785 by December 2025, after layoffs shrank it 11% in 2024.
What critics are saying
- Growth isn't reaching profit: operating profit fell 57% to $398 million in the June 2026 quarter, a 1.4% margin.
- Alphabet's Waymo is far ahead in robotaxis: Texas records in May 2026 listed 577 Waymo vehicles to Tesla's 42.
- Stock grants have lost value: Tesla shares fell 17% in 2026 through October 8, after a December 2025 record.
What makes Tesla unique
- Energy storage punches above its weight: Tesla's energy unit made 13% of 2025 sales but 22% of gross profit.
- Tesla set the charging standard: Ford, GM and all major EV sellers in North America adopted its plug by 2024.
- Robots are written into Musk's pay: his 2025 award sets goals of 1 million humanoid robots and 1 million robotaxis.
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Benefits
- Remote Work Options
- Flexible Work Hours