Sr. Test Engineer, Thermal Event, Semi

We are looking for an Engineer to conduct battery-scale thermal destructive safety testing, for both vehicle and energy storage packs. You will play a key role in making sure Tesla's products behave gracefully even under extreme conditions. You would be responsible for the full test cycle: planning, executing, interpreting tests and investigating failures to optimize product safety that accelerates Tesla's next-gen products' time to market.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed test plans based on communication with design teams and program managers
• Own the test planning activities (e.g. instrumentation, charging) as per program schedule
• Coordinate with technicians in battery pack build, instrumentation, test teams
• Conduct tests safely and in a manner faithful to the design intent / failure mode
• Analyze thermal and electrical data, video footage and present test results to stakeholders
• Identify and execute ideas to increase the efficiency and quality of battery thermal testing
• Develop coupon studies to allow rapid testing of specific subsystems
• Collaborate with modeling team to align on results, generate inputs, and discuss mechanisms
• Interpret regulations and tailor tests setup and results accordingly

Requirements

• Degree in in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Ideal focus areas include heat transfer, combustion, or materials
• 2-10 years of experience in design validation/ compliance/ battery testing
• Must be hands-on (physical assembly, electrical wiring / troubleshooting)
• Experience with data analysis tools- Matlab or Python preferred
• Experience with CAD (CATIA a bonus)
• Role includes some travel (up to 20%) to test sites

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.