Test Engineer, Drive Unit
Description For Test Engineer, Drive Unit
Tesla is seeking a Test Engineer for their Drive Unit team to join their Reliability and Test team in Fremont, California. This role combines electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering expertise to validate and improve Tesla's electric vehicle powertrain technologies.
The position offers an exciting opportunity to work directly with design engineers in creating and implementing comprehensive test programs for Tesla's cutting-edge electric vehicle systems. You'll be responsible for designing and fabricating test equipment, conducting thorough validation processes, and analyzing test data to drive product improvements.
As a Test Engineer, you'll be working at the forefront of automotive innovation, utilizing your expertise in physical testing and analysis of mechanical, thermal, and electrical systems. The role requires proficiency in various technical tools, including Python, Matlab, and Labview, along with a strong understanding of heat transfer and thermal management principles.
The position offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $80,000 to $174,000 annually, complemented by both cash and stock awards. Tesla provides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage with $0 payroll deduction options, 401(k) with employer match, and various family-support benefits.
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to make a significant impact in the electric vehicle industry while working with cutting-edge technology at one of the world's most innovative automotive companies. The role combines hands-on technical work with analytical thinking and requires collaboration with various engineering teams to ensure Tesla's products meet the highest standards of quality and performance.
Responsibilities For Test Engineer, Drive Unit
- 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 For Test Engineer, Drive Unit
- 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
- Experience creating and executing design validation plans
- Experience creating analytical and numerical models of mechanical, thermal or electrical systems
- Working knowledge of heat transfer and thermal management
- 1-2+ years of experience with Labview and data acquisition systems
Benefits For Test Engineer, Drive Unit
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid HSA Contribution
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- LGBTQ+ care concierge services
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
