Sr. Test Engineer, Thermal Event, Semi

Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company known for its innovative approach to sustainable transportation and energy solutions.
$80,000 - $174,000
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6+ years of experience
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Description For Sr. Test Engineer, Thermal Event, Semi

Tesla is seeking a Sr. Test Engineer for Thermal Event and Semi applications. This role is crucial in ensuring the safety and performance of Tesla's battery systems for both vehicles and energy storage. The engineer will be responsible for conducting battery-scale thermal destructive safety testing, playing a key role in making sure Tesla's products behave gracefully even under extreme conditions.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Creating detailed test plans based on communication with design teams and program managers
  • Owning test planning activities (e.g., instrumentation, charging) as per program schedule
  • Coordinating with technicians in battery pack build, instrumentation, and test teams
  • Conducting tests safely and in a manner faithful to the design intent / failure mode
  • Analyzing thermal and electrical data, video footage, and presenting test results to stakeholders
  • Identifying and executing ideas to increase the efficiency and quality of battery thermal testing
  • Developing coupon studies to allow rapid testing of specific subsystems
  • Collaborating with the modeling team to align on results, generate inputs, and discuss mechanisms
  • Interpreting regulations and tailoring test setup and results accordingly

The ideal candidate should have:

  • A degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 2-10 years of experience in design validation, compliance, or battery testing
  • Hands-on experience with physical assembly, electrical wiring, and troubleshooting
  • Experience with data analysis tools (Matlab or Python preferred)
  • Experience with CAD (CATIA is a bonus)
  • Willingness to travel up to 20% to test sites

Tesla offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive pay, medical and dental plans, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plans, and various other perks. The company is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

Join Tesla in its mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy by contributing to the development of safe and efficient battery systems for their innovative products.

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Responsibilities For Sr. Test Engineer, Thermal Event, Semi

  • Create detailed test plans based on communication with design teams and program managers
  • Own 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 For Sr. Test Engineer, Thermal Event, Semi

Python
  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 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)
  • Willingness to travel up to 20% to test sites

Benefits For Sr. Test Engineer, Thermal Event, Semi

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
Parental Leave
Commuter Benefits
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401k
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plans
  • Life Insurance
  • AD&D Insurance
  • Short-term Disability
  • Long-term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Back-up Childcare
  • Parenting Support Resources
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Legal Services
  • Pet Insurance
  • Weight Loss Program
  • Tobacco Cessation Program
  • Tesla Babies Program
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Discounts

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