Sr. Mechatronics Engineer, Test Systems Engineering

The R&D Test Systems Engineering (TSE) team is responsible for identifying, designing, building, and commissioning scalable test solutions to accelerate product development cycles by leveraging Tesla's technology to reduce cost and increase flexibility. TSE is a rare team at Tesla that supports both vehicle and energy programs across R&D, Engineering, and Manufacturing. You will have the opportunity to contribute towards all aspects of Tesla's businesses and directly impact Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy.
The team is looking for a talented and enthusiastic Senior Electrical Engineer to join us in our mission. In this role, you will leverage Tesla's technologies (high-power bidirectional AC-DC and DC-DC converters, motor/powertrain/chassis dynamometers, inverters, data acquisition, software systems, etc.) and develop end-to-end hardware test solutions. These solutions will be integrated with the final test system or equipment and will require close collaboration with cross-functional groups within TSE and end-users across Tesla.
The ideal candidate takes pride in their design and aesthetics, hands-on work, analytical ability, communication skills and attention to details. A typical day of work includes working with multidisciplinary and cross functional groups through the design cycles to refine and implement the product specification targets.


Responsibilities

• Design, develop, validate, and integrate end-to-end hardware test solutions to support product development, testing, and manufacturing teams across Tesla (power electronics, motors, powertrain, battery, etc.)
• Identify technology gaps or pain points, architect and design novel, robust product systems from first principles and deliver superior solutions with cost, lead time, performance improvements
• Design packaging and components that provide airflow management, coolant and refrigerant flow management, optimizing for efficiency, cost, manufacturability, and serviceability
• Modeling and testing for stress, thermal, fluid, and mechanical aspects of machines/components, that perform effectively while exposed to daily abuse of a R&D environment
• Collaborate with thermal, systems, electrical, supply chain, manufacturing, service/deployment teams, and reliability teams to take designs from prototype through high volume production
• Create high quality drawing packages and manufacturing instructions for parts and assemblies
• See through design/build/integration/validation phases, coordinate internally and externally to ensure the success of test product development and deployment

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience as Mechanical/Mechatronics/Automation Engineer with focus in automation, machine design, robotics, and product development
• Degree in Electrical, Mechatronic or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Excellent mechanical and electrical first principles skills, experience with software. Demonstrated interdisciplinary skill is a plus
• Strong understanding of fundamentals of fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics. Proficiency in numerical simulation of heat and fluid flow
• Experience with lab and test equipment (power supplies, electronic loads, o-scopes, DMM's, lathe, mill etc.), ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings. Design experience with CAD software such as Solidworks, Altium, Eagle is a bonus
• Control PLC experience in Beckhoff is a plus
• Coding experience with automation and data processing. Object-oriented-programming in Python is a plus

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.