Test Engineer, Interiors

We are a diverse, enthusiastic and growing team of multi-disciplined Engineers that further Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy by demonstrating the functionality, performance and durability of new hardware designs. We get the opportunity to work on a variety of different development programs, and often step outside of our normal role to support the fast paced, innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive hardware validation efforts for interiors components such as seats, instrument panel (IP), center console, soft and hard trims, and electromechanical devices (buttons/switches). Your job is to figure out how these products could fail and to collaborate with design partners to drive changes
• Write and maintain test software to automate test execution, data collection and data analysis
• Design and build custom test fixtures to make validation efficient, modular and repeatable
• Manage tests from setup through execution and reporting, including test planning, development, execution, inspections, root cause analysis, and data processing
• Ensure test findings are well-documented and quickly communicated to external teams, root cause test failures and work with design partners, failure analysis lab, reliability team and suppliers to arrive at a corrective action
• Develop and maintain validation schedules, coordinate test resources, and communicate status/blockers to program managers

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent experience
• Experience with hardware validation from school projects, clubs, internships or industry experience
• Experience using standard lab and test equipment like power supplies, DMMs, DAQs, force transducers, torque transducers, pneumatic actuators, thermocouples, strain gages, LVDTs, etc.
• Experience with interiors materials (plastics, polymers, fabrics) and/ or interiors design and assembly strategies (clips, adhesives, fasteners) is preferred
• Coding experience, preferably Python, for test automation and data post-processing
• Design experience with CAD software such as CATIA or SOLIDWORKS
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills

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.