Test Engineer, High Voltage Distribution, Semi

We are looking for an Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineer to serve as a member of the Reliability and Test team to develop and implement test programs for electric vehicle high voltage distribution components and subsystems such as chargeport, HV harness, HV connectors powertrain technologies.


Responsibilities

• Develop and implement test programs for electric vehicle powertrain technologies
• Work directly with design engineers to create design validation test plans
• Design and fabrication of test equipment for mechanical, thermal, and electrical systems
• Perform component, system, and vehicle validation under dynamic and environmental conditions
• Work with design engineers to validate and refine models
• Analyze test data and write test reports
• Investigate root cause of failures and help to drive product improvement

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience in physical testing and analysis of mechanical, thermal, or electrical systems
• Automotive component/system testing experience, including certification testing
• Experience with Python, Matlab, or other data acquisition and analysis software
• Design of test setups for mechanical and thermal performance testing, such as fixtures for shock and vibe testing
• Experience creating and executing design validation plans and test methods to validate performance requirements
• Experience creating analytical and numerical models of mechanical, thermal, or electrical systems
• Working knowledge of heat transfer and thermal management

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 + 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.