Mechanical Engineer, Drive Unit NVH Test, Drive Systems

As a Mechanical Engineer focusing on Drive Unit NVH Test on the Drive Systems team, you will play a critical role in the development of Tesla's cutting-edge products. You will help bring the electric drive system products to life while ensuring their acoustic integrity. Working closely with Drive Systems Engineers, NVH Specialists and cross functional teams, you will tackle some of the industry's most challenging problems and deliver world-class NVH performance. The role is based in Palo Alto, CA.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee execution of drive unit engineering NVH tests
• Perform NVH data analysis and risk assessment to drive and guide design decisions in drive unit development

• Collaborate with Drive Unit Design team to investigate and resolve abnormal drive unit NVH issues found in engineering tests, production dyno tests and in the field

• Assess NVH impact of drive unit design changes and work with the Design team to quantify potential NVH risks

• Support Drive Unit Design team with NVH tests for new technology development and NVH model calibration and improvement

• Work with Vehicle NVH and Drive Unit Manufacturing teams to develop NVH test profile, define NVH metrics and set performance limits for metrics on drive unit production dyno tests

• Collaborate with Vehicle NVH team to refine production dyno NVH profile, metrics and limits based on dyno yield, vehicle NVH evaluation and field NVH issues

• Monitor drive unit NVH dyno yield, identify critical issues, and collaborate with Design, Quality, and Supply Chain team to resolve them

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience

• 2+ years of experience in drive unit or transmission NVH testing or a similar field

• Strong communication skills, self-motivated, and an excellent team player

• Experience working in a dynamometer lab is preferred

• Basic knowledge of vehicle and motor/gearbox NVH, and familiarity with vehicle instrumentation and CAN communication

• Experience in data processing and correlation studies for NVH issue root cause analysis

• Proven ability to deliver results on complex projects under tight deadlines

• Experience with Siemens LMS TestLab and NI VeriStand

• Hands-on experience executing drive unit NVH tests on in-house dynamometers

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program


Expected Compensation

$80,000 - $300,000/annual salary, depending on level + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.