Tesla

Sr. Vehicle Test Engineer, Semi

Fremont, CA
USD 80k - 300k
Description

This position will work as a member of Tesla’s Reliability and Test team to develop and execute full vehicle level testing for Tesla Semi.


  • Conduct vehicle level structural strength and durability tests at in-house and third-party proving grounds
  • Conduct vehicle level environmental test like winter performance, water wade, hot weather performance etc.
  • Collect proving ground data using wheel force transducers, accelerometers, strain gages, string potentiometers etc at in-house and third-party proving grounds
  • Conduct vehicle level powertrain and transmission tests at in-house and third-party proving grounds
  • Collect test data using wheel force transducers, accelerometers, strain gages, string potentiometers or other instrumentation required
  • Analyze and process test data and check for data integrity
  • Conduct vehicle milestone inspections including drive evaluations (handling performance, ride comfort etc.) and investigate test failures
  • Support firmware upgrades/troubleshooting and diagnostics for test vehicles
  • Work in close collaboration with Vehicle Operators, Technicians, Instrumentation, Reliability, Simulation and Design teams
  • Write detailed test procedures and publish test reports, iterate and maintain the test procedure for best field correlation

  • Degree in Mechanical, Automotive or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years of experience with automotive systems or competitive projects like Formula SAE etc.
  • 3+ years of experience with automotive systems (suspension, steering, braking, closures, exteriors etc.) for semi and heavy-duty trucks preferred
  • Strong fundamentals in vehicle architecture and exposure to hands-on (school, industrial or personal) project experiences are preferred
  • Strong communication skills and willing to work with multiple teams simultaneously
  • Experience with technical report writing and data processing
  • Experience with CAD software like CATIA, SolidWorks etc.
  • Experience using data acquisition software such as HBM Somat eDAQ and/or Dewesoft is a plus
  • Experience with CAN communication and/or programming is a plus
  • Having a CDL is a plus but not required
  • Up to 50% domestic travel required, potential international travel may be involved as well

              


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

    $80,000 - $300,000/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.




    Full-time
    Tesla
    Tesla

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