Full Description

What To Expect This position will work as a member of Tesla’s reliability and test team to develop and execute component and system level testing of vehicle chassis and body structural components using servo hydraulic test equipment either in-house or at external labs.

What You'll Do

Conduct hands-on component and system level durability and strength tests using MTS servo hydraulic systems Work directly with reliability and design engineers for test planning activities (test scheduling, prioritization, specifications etc. ) Develop test fixtures using CAD and work with in-house or external labs for fixture fabrication Conduct detailed inspections such as torque checks, crack checks etc. Identify and root cause failures Conduct data acquisition and instrumentation of sensors such as load cells, strain gages, LVDT etc. Post process test data and make detailed test reports Be involved with general test equipment maintenance and lab expansions Work in close collaboration with test technicians, instrumentation, CAE, reliability and design teams Maintain a clean and organized work environment

What You'll Bring

Degree in Mechanical, Automotive or Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent experience 5+ years durability and strength testing of vehicle chassis and/or structural components (suspension, steering, body in white etc.) Experience in MTS FlexTest controllers, MultiPurpose TestWare (MPT) and MTS TestSuite (mpe) software, experience with RPC a plus but not needed Experience with instrumentation (load cells, strain gages, LVDT etc.) and data acquisition systems like HBM Somat eDAQ and Dewesoft Experience with CAD and fixture design Proven track record as a hands-on test engineer (test planning, development, execution, inspections, root cause analysis, data processing, report writing) Able to work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines Excellent written & verbal communication skills Strong organization skills with meticulous attention to detail

Benefits Compensation and 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