Staff Mechatronics Test Engineer, High Voltage Battery

Staff Mechatronics Test Engineer, High Voltage Battery
Job Category Engineering & Information Technology
Location Fremont, California
Req. ID 228195
Job Type Full-time


What to Expect
We are looking to hire an experienced Mechatronics Engineer for our Hardware Testing team. As an HV Battery Test Engineer, you will work with a passionate and multi-disciplinary group of Engineers while learning how to build and use hardware, firmware, and software solutions to validate Tesla vehicle battery products to rigorous internal and automotive-industry standards. This role influences the design of the product through reliability risk identification and testing starting at early concept phases, going through product development and launch, and continuing post launch. The candidate will spend their time developing test plans, designing and automating test infrastructure, and pushing prototypes in the lab to their limits and investigating those limitations. We are interested in diverse candidates with 5+ years of relevant experience, but we will prioritize curious and driven Engineers with a proven track record of strong technical problem solving, communication, and collaboration.


What You’ll Do
Perform component and pack-level validation and reliability testing, simulating realistic and accelerated dynamic and environmental conditions on structural, vibration, hydraulic, thermal, electrical, and electronic sub-systems
Design, build, instrument, and automate equipment for battery system and component testing
Lead testing efforts for a complex, high voltage battery program
Mentor junior Engineers and guide teams to make impactful product decisions using the appropriate engineering methodology
Investigate test and field failures to drive product development and test improvement
Work with Design Engineers, Reliability Scientists, Material Scientists, Quality, and Service to identify failure modes and generate design validation and reliability test plans
Identify and execute experiments targeting new technologies and critical risks to benefit vehicle products
Analyze and document test results, present and make recommendations to cross-functional teams and leadership
What You’ll Bring
Engineering Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent with 5+ years of work experience
Strong understanding of multiple of the following: digital electronics, data acquisition, statics, solid mechanics, materials science, fluids, heat transfer, measurement and instrumentation, fatigue and failure analysis, physics of failure
Experience designing automation systems, mechatronic systems, mechanical structures, or machinery in 3D CAD software
Experience designing and debugging analog circuits, digital or embedded systems; experience using electrical test equipment such as digital multimeters, hipot testers, micro-ohm meters, oscilloscopes, signal analyzers
Experience with an object-oriented coding language and scripting (Python, C++, etc.) for hardware control and data analysis
Experience creating, and executing design validation plans and test methods to validate performance requirements
Experience leading, and driving technical projects to completion, especially when multiple teams’ input and consensus are required
Comfort with balancing competing priorities and timelines and aligning those prioritizations with cross-functional team
An appetite for hands-on technical problem solving and first-principles thinking
Familiarity with high voltage systems


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)
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
$116,000 - $204,000/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.

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