Test Engineer, Vehicle Fleet

We are seeking a highly skilled Vehicle Fleet Test Engineer to join our Vehicle Hardware Validation Team. As a key member of our team, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams across various vehicle programs to ensure that our vehicles meet the highest performance and reliability standards. You will be responsible for deploying newly developed vehicles in real-world scenarios, identifying product failures, and driving corrective actions to guarantee the long-term success of Tesla vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Work in close collaboration with reliability and engineering program teams on determining the scope of in-territory vehicle validation
• Conduct vehicle retrofits, shakedowns and instrumentation, as well as vehicle preparation in close collaboration with vehicle technicians
• Setup vehicle can recording as well as data generated from additional sensors
• Analyze and process test data and check for data integrity
• Work in close collaboration with in-house or third-party operators to execute the test in different test locations
• 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 reliability and design teams to triage countermeasures and design changes
• Write and publish detailed test reports
• Work in close collaboration with other vehicle test engineers to develop proving ground and lab test procedures for best field correlation

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience with automotive systems or competitive projects (e.g., Formula SAE)
• Strong fundamentals in vehicle architecture and hands-on project experience (school, industrial, or personal)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with multiple teams simultaneously
• Experience with technical report writing and data processing
• Experience with CAD software (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks)
• Experience with data acquisition software (e.g., HBM Somat eDAQ, Dewesoft) is a plus
• Experience with CAN communication and/or programming is a plus

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 - $156,000/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.