What to Expect
This person will work as a member of Tesla’s Engineering Test Team to support component and system level testing of seating systems from concept through program release. This person would work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines.

What You’ll Do

• Own and drive hardware validation efforts for Semi truck seating systems, including strength, abuse, and fatigue cycling, environmental endurance testing, and electro-mechanical durability testing
• Write and maintain test software scripts using Python to automate test execution, data collection and data analysis
• Design and build custom test fixtures to make validation efficient, modular and repeatable, leveraging in-house fabrication resources when applicable
• Manage tests from setup through execution and reporting, including test planning, development, execution, inspections, root cause analysis, and data processing
• Ensure test findings are well-documented and quickly communicated to cross-functional teams, root cause test failures and work with design partners, failure analysis lab, and reliability teams to arrive at a corrective action
• Develop and maintain validation schedules, coordinate test resources, provide direction to engineering technicians, and communicate testing status/blockers to program managers

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Experience using standard lab and test equipment like power supplies, DMMs, NI DAQs, load cells, torque transducers, pressure transducers, thermocouples, strain gages, etc.
• Experience with automotive seating systems, including A-surface materials, internal mechanisms, and the assembly process is preferred
• Previous experience with hardware validation, DFMEAs, risk assessments, and characterization of failure modes is preferred
• Familiarity with object-oriented programming, preferably Python, for test automation and data post-processing
• Design experience with CAD software such as CATIA or SOLIDWORKS
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills

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
$80,000 - $174,000/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.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process

• Own and drive hardware validation efforts for Semi truck seating systems, including strength, abuse, and fatigue cycling, environmental endurance testing, and electro-mechanical durability testing
• Write and maintain test software scripts using Python to automate test execution, data collection and data analysis
• Design and build custom test fixtures to make validation efficient, modular and repeatable, leveraging in-house fabrication resources when applicable
• Manage tests from setup through execution and reporting, including test planning, development, execution, inspections, root cause analysis, and data processing
• Ensure test findings are well-documented and quickly communicated to cross-functional teams, root cause test failures and work with design partners, failure analysis lab, and reliability teams to arrive at a corrective action
• Develop and maintain validation schedules, coordinate test resources, provide direction to engineering technicians, and communicate testing status/blockers to program manager