November 19, 2024

Sr. Vehicle Test Engineer, Semi

Mid • On-site

East Liberty, OH

What to Expect

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.

What You’ll Do
  • 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
What You’ll Bring
  • 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

              

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)
  • LGBTQ+ care concierge services
  • 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