Staff Mechanical Test Engineer, High Voltage Distribution

We are looking to hire an experiencedTest Engineer for our High Voltage Distribution Reliability Testteamwhere you will work with passionate and multi-disciplinary engineers tovalidatehigh voltage distribution productsto rigorous internal and automotive-industry reliability standards.

This role influencesproduct designthroughreliabilityrisk identification and testing.We startat early concept phases, going through product development and launch, and continuingintomass production.The candidatewillbe responsible fordeveloping test plans,designingand implementingfixtures and automated testers,testingsamplesto failure,communicatingfindings, helpingtoroot cause failures, and pushing for design changes.

We areinterested in candidates withover 5+years ofrelevantexperience,with priority given tocurious and driven engineersthat have aproventrack recordofstrongtechnicalproblemsolving,leadership,communication,andcross-functionalcollaboration.

• Lead validation of new high voltage distribution products by identifying risks with the cross-functional team through DFMEA, defining validation plans and schedules, and managing test execution towards milestones such as phase exits and start of production
• Plan and allocate test resources effectively across multiple vehicle programs to address highest value and highest risk items
• Mentor or manage other test engineers and technicians to develop the broader team and achieve objectives across larger projects
• Drive next steps and help resolve issues stemming from test failures, production issues, supplier changes, or other areas that affect product reliability
• Develop test infrastructure including mechanical fixtures, electrical testers, and software libraries to allow other test engineers to effectively execute testing
• Communicate with engineering leaders the status of a validation program, risks, and failures discovered from testing
• Investigate test and field failures to drive product development and test improvement
• Identify and execute experiments targeting new technologies or critical failures

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Experience managing or mentoring other engineers
• Strong understanding and demonstrated experience of multiple: statics, heat transfer, solid mechanics, materials science, linear circuits, and measurement and instrumentation
• Experience designing test setups for mechanical, thermal, or electrical validation testing
• Experience with an object-oriented coding language and scripting (Python, C++, etc.) for hardware control and data analysis; experiencing writing software libraries that will be used by others
• Experience with 3D CAD software
• Experience creating, and executing design validation plans and test methods to validate performance requirements
• Comfortable using electrical test equipment and DAQs. Experience with high voltage systems and safe work practices preferred
• Experience leading, and driving technical projects to completion, especially when multiple teams' input and consensus are required
• An appetite for hands-on technical problem solving and first-principles thinking. Comfortable spending significant time in the lab

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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

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.