Sr. Mechanical Test Engineer, Low Voltage Electronics

About the role

Sr. Mechanical Test Engineer, Low Voltage Electronics | Tesla (Engineering & Information Technology)

Location: PALO ALTO, California | Req ID: 285640 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

As a Sr. Mechanical Test Engineer, your work will ensure our low voltage hardware (including connectors, harnesses, controllers, computers, and sensors) meets stringent internal and industry standards. You will help a dynamic and capable cross-functional team refine cutting-edge technological concepts into innovative, reliable, high-volume products. You will focus on new products, but support the entire product lifecycle: from conceptualization, design, manufacturing, field support, to recycle. Help us accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy.

What You'll Do

• Perform mechanical testing, supporting Tesla's low voltage programs
• Design, build, modify and automate test fixtures / equipment
• Develop methods, tools, and software to accelerate lab output
• Work with, train, and learn from our technician and engineering staff
• Lead and participate in FMEA activities and test planning
• Analyze failures, craft problem statements, and help fix issues discovered during testing and other activities
• Communicate schedules and status to project managers, coordinate and plan strategic resources
• Become a trusted expert whose opinion is sought after when difficult problems must be solved

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering program or equivalent experience
• Excellent mechanical first principles, basic (or higher) electrical and software skills - as demonstrated by awesome school & hobby projects such as; statics, stress analysis, materials, fluids, heat transfer, thermodynamics, measurement and instrumentation, linear circuits, digital troubleshooting, fatigue, failure analysis
• Experience with lab and test equipment (thermal chambers/chillers, electrical tools, pneumatics/hydraulics, strain gauges, thermocouples, imaging, lathe, mill, etc.)
• Basic working understanding of electronic hardware (analog / active / digital circuitry, power electronics including motor drives, and energy conversion)
• Ability to create and interpret drawings and schematics with mechanical CAD software such as CATIA & Solidworks
• Strong communicator of technical content, able to modulate between novice and expert audiences
• Experience: 1-2 years full-time or internship experience preferred. Physical testing of mechanical, thermal, or electrical systems in an automotive, aerospace, automation, manufacturing, or robotics role. Rigorous hobbies & projects will be considered
• Bonus: statistics, automation, data processing, object-oriented-programming, Python, Electrical CAD software (such as Altium & Eagle)

Benefits

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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

Expected Compensation$91,600 - $234,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.