Test Engineer, High Voltage Distribution, Semi
Description For Test Engineer, High Voltage Distribution, Semi
Tesla, a leader in electric vehicles and clean energy, is seeking a Test Engineer for High Voltage Distribution in their Semi division. This role, based in Palo Alto, California, is perfect for an Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineer with a passion for innovative automotive technology.
As a member of the Reliability and Test team, you'll be at the forefront of developing and implementing test programs for electric vehicle high voltage distribution components and subsystems. Your work will directly impact the performance and reliability of Tesla's cutting-edge electric vehicles.
Key responsibilities include developing test programs, creating design validation plans, designing test equipment, and performing comprehensive validation under various conditions. You'll work closely with design engineers, analyzing test data, writing reports, and driving product improvements through root cause analysis of failures.
The ideal candidate brings a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or equivalent experience) and at least 2 years of experience in physical testing and analysis of mechanical, thermal, or electrical systems. Familiarity with automotive component/system testing, including certification testing, is crucial. Proficiency in Python, Matlab, or similar data acquisition and analysis software is required.
Tesla offers a competitive salary range of $80,000 - $174,000 annually, plus cash and stock awards. The comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance with $0 payroll deduction options, 401(k) with employer match, and unique perks like the Tesla Babies program and family-building benefits.
Join Tesla and be part of a team that's revolutionizing the automotive industry while contributing to a sustainable future. Apply now to bring your expertise to the forefront of electric vehicle technology!
Responsibilities For Test Engineer, High Voltage Distribution, Semi
- 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, High Voltage Distribution, Semi
- 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
Benefits For Test Engineer, High Voltage Distribution, Semi
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans
- Company Paid Health Savings Account (HSA) Contribution
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 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, and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
