Sr. Vehicle Test Engineer, Semi

Job Description

Join our vehicle hardware validation team as a Vehicle Test Engineer at Tesla. Collaborate with teams to ensure high performance and reliability standards of Tesla vehicles.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering or equivalent experience
• 3 or more years of experience with automotive systems or competitive projects such as Formula SAE or equivalent
• Strong fundamentals in vehicle architecture and exposure to hands-on project experience
• Strong communication skills and willingness to work with multiple teams
• Experience with technical report writing and data processing
• Experience with CAD software such as CATIA, SolidWorks
• Experience using data acquisition software such as HBM Somat eDAQ and/or Dewesoft
• Experience with CAN communication and/or programming
• Up to 35% domestic travel required, potential international travel may be involved

Responsibilities

• Conduct vehicle level tests including structural strength, durability, environmental, powertrain, and transmission tests
• Collect and analyze proving ground data using various tools
• Conduct vehicle milestone inspections and investigate test failures
• Support firmware upgrades, troubleshooting, and diagnostics for test vehicles
• Work closely with various teams including operators, technicians, reliability, simulation, and design teams
• Write detailed test procedures and publish test reports
• Iterate and maintain test procedures for best field correlation

Benefits

• Employees at Tesla are often offered day-one coverage with multiple medical options (some at $0 paycheck cost), dental/vision, company HSA contributions, a 401(k) match, and equity programs. Most roles also include paid time off and holidays, family-building support, employee assistance, commuter and childcare benefits, and access to discounts and wellness programs.