The Role:
Test Engineer in Tesla’s Drive Systems Engineering Team is responsible for design, fabrication, and validation of test platforms used for sub-system testing of the drive unit. You will be part of the team that develops and executes world-class drive units for performance, cost, and manufacturability. Components requiring test platforms include gears, bearings, couplers, differentials, rotor, stators, and lubrication systems and integration of these components.
Responsibilities:

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  Design mechanical and electrical hardware and write software required to test the different electromechanic systems of the drive unit
  
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  Selection of test and automation systems, sensors, data acquisition and I/O devices (force and torque transducers, temperature controllers, current and power meters, PLCs, etc)
  
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  Coordinate with facilities to permit and install equipment and utilities
  
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  Develop test profiles for equivalent damage using cumulative damage models such as Rain-flow algorithm, Miner’s rule, Archard’s law, Creep, and thermal degradation
  
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  Coordinate test plans with design engineers and run equipment
  

Document operation of test equipment and train technicians to run equipment
Requirements:

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  Experience designing electrical hardware and software, with an emphasis on safety for the operator and the product
  
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  Experience working with CAN, LIN, Serial communication. XNET experience desired.
  
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  Experience with software tools Python, Matlab, NI LabView and Veristand / Test Stand. Experience with SQL/MySQL desired
  
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  Familiarity with electronic circuits. Experience with high voltage environments is desired but not required
  
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  Committed to Tesla’s mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy