Internship Electrical Test Engineer Vehicle Engineering Fall jobs at Tesla in United States, Fremont

• Plan, organize, direct and conduct industrialization related activities within the supply chain team
• Develop, Manage, Audit, Improve and Correct supplier planning and execution of component manufacturing and assembly techniques and quality control processes from the advanced development phase to mass production qualification
• Provide leadership for New Product Introduction (NPI) at Suppliers and lead supplier improvements in scalability, cost, and quality
• Facilitate communication and clarification of technical requirements between Suppliers and Tesla Purchasing, Quality, and Design teams
• Accountable for supplier audits to ensure their ability to meet part performance, delivery, and reliability expectations
• Guide suppliers in developing exceptionally robust processes and procedures to promote efficient and seamless production of high quality products
• Validate supplier corrective actions involving design and/or process changes to ensure they are robust, sustainable, and implemented for similar potential concerns across manufacturing lines and/or suppliers

• Degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of assembly plant experience supporting polymer/adhesive development in Tier 1 or Tier 2 role or similar experience in a Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering role
• Ability to deep dive into issues analytically and in real world settings to solve issues on technical level and system level. Practical approach to problem solving
• Experience in Quality Systems a plus: PPAP/APQP processes and understanding design principles
• Possess demonstrable leadership abilities and can communicate and direct supplier activities at the management level
• Strong technical writing ability and an ability to explain complex issues in a concise manner Must be familiar with SPC and data analysis
• An average of 30 - 40% travel, possibly on short notice, both internationally and domestically

This role is highly engaging, and you will also be working on one of our most exciting products. You will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to understand emerging designs and architectures. You will be responsible for identifying risks associated with these architectures. You will identify appropriate stresses that our products must pass and create test plans, which will be used to assess the reliability of our products. You will provide reliability analyses and suggestions to improve the reliability of our products.

• Apply solid knowledge of reliability methods and electro-mechanical chassis, suspension, and steering systems to design accelerated test plans for design validation, burn-in testing, environmental stress screening (ESS), ongoing reliability testing (ORT), and demonstration of reliability growth
• Analyze field usage and environmental conditions to optimize requirement setting and test methods
• Facilitate and lead design FMEA sessions to assess product risks, determine validation test plans and drive reliable design choices
• Work with manufacturing quality, service engineering, supplier quality and design teams to identify root causes and drive resolution for failures originating in testing and in the field
• Generate process validation test plans to implement at suppliers, and drive root cause corrective action with suppliers to resolve production process issues
• Provide reliability design guidelines and apply reliability lessons learned to enable continuous improvement

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience working on electro-mechanical systems (including relevant internship or academic lab work experience)
• In-depth understanding of chassis systems and high-level understanding of other vehicle systems like body, exteriors, and closures
• Experience with burn-in testing, Environmental Stress Screening (ESS), Ongoing Reliability Testing (ORT).
• Understanding of Highly Accelerated testing methods and governing equations for different types of acceleration models
• Experience with developing reliability guidelines and inventing novel ways of reliability testing
• Working knowledge of reliability statistics including Weibull analysis, and experience with statistical software such as JMP, Minitab, etc.
• Working knowledge of failure analysis techniques such as optical microscopy, SEM, CSAM, X-ray, cross-sectioning and EDX
• Self-driven and focused individual with a proven ability to manage parallel tasks effectively, with a desire to work in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to remain engaged, proactive, and positive in tough circumstances

• Lead site commissioning activities by implementing a project-specific commissioning plan for each assigned scope including incorporation of key stakeholder requirements (Project/Manufacturing/Operations/Facilities) to ensure overall team success
• Manage and communicate commissioning risks
• Oversee commissioning schedule, costs, submit funding requests, and coordinate rental equipment and material needs while maintaining the commissioning budget
• Ensure documentation for all commissioning activities is maintained and submitted via completions database and meet all performance parameters of the plant
• Monitor quality assurance initiatives including installation & assembly, alignment, cleanliness, integrity, etc. of the equipment being installed
• Ensure Tesla’s codes, standards, and specifications are followed during commissioning of mechanical activities
• Drive the preparation of materials, equipment, and other resources needed for initial commissioning activities, projecting needs 3 months in advance
• Work with the QA team to verify equipment inspections before installation and hold team members accountable for schedule adherence and delays affecting commissioning
• Provide Commissioning leadership in supporting / leading the completion of the Pre-Safety and Startup reviews (PSSR) and investigations and Root Cause Analysis to identify & implement sustainable corrective actions
• Leverage your extensive background in project management, equipment startup, construction, and mechanical/electrical utility systems to provide specialized expertise and guidance to the project teams. Identify opportunities for process optimization and drive continuous improvement initiatives

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in leading commissioning operations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and documentation skills with ability to understand complex problems and distill the message into a clear plan
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make sound judgments under pressure
• Strong background in all aspects of operating facilities including machinery, instrumentation and controls, electrical, mechanical systems, Fire Protection systems, and advanced controls across multiple technologies
• Demonstrated operations and technical skills. Ability to read P&IDs, isometrics, interpret design curves of field machinery, & function checking of field equipment. Knowledgeable in process safety, health, and local environmental requirements

• Demonstrates an aptitude towards learning Engineering Test Standards with a safety-first attitude
• Motivated to work in a high-paced, dynamic environment
• Willingness to learn new and innovative technologies
• Organizing and maintaining lab equipment, parts, and tools
• Support communal operations and oversight of environmental chamber logistics
• Support other technicians on test setup, inspection, and end of test wrap up
• Assembly and disassembly of test fixtures and equipment
• Organizing parts by using fork-lifts and other equipment, as well as become the technical expert and owner for shipping and logistics
• Support wiring harness fabrication, including soldering, crimping, and following wiring diagrams
• Assist in the battery discharging and scrapping process

• Ability to follow technician/engineer instructions to operate charging equipment, basic hand tools, test equipment, and data acquisition systems used for data collection
• Able to identify and assess potential electrical hazards or risks to ensure a safe working environment
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including the public
• Able and willing to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working in an industrial environment (90% indoor)
• Track record of using hand tools to perform basic shop operations
• Work with a collaborative attitude and team spirit
• Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet deadlines
• Basic high voltage training or demonstrated working knowledge of high voltage DC systems, high voltage battery packs, and associated safety protocols

• Design, develop and support applications and systems under the team’s scope
• Write clean, maintainable, performant, and well-tested code to implement new features and fix bugs
• Write unit tests, integration tests, and work with QA to coordinate timely regression for new features
• Monitor live system metrics, respond to alerts, and troubleshoot production issues
• Investigate and understand existing system technical functionality and propose technical improvements
• Collaborate with Product, Design, and Business stakeholders to plan and prioritize new feature development
• Communicate changes in project estimates, dependencies, and blockers with affected stakeholders quickly
• Own feature development and projects through design, development, testing, and release to production
• Understand and improve the scalability, maintainability, availability, and visibility of applications
• Document newly implemented technologies and application functionality

• Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
• Solid understanding of fundamental web technologies such as HTTP, REST, AJAX and JSON. Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS and JavaScript / ES6, including DOM manipulation and the JS object model
• Solid understanding of database principles, particularly how to query and update SQL databases
• Thorough understanding of REST principles and best practices of building and using RESTful APIs
• Thorough understanding of core design principles and common design patterns of React
• Experience with common front-end development tools such as Vite, NPM, Yarn, etc.
• Experience with GraphQL is a big plus

• Act as the subject matter expert for thermoplastics and melt flow simulations
• Lead and support material selection and validation with cross-functional design and manufacturing teams
• Perform and interpret melt flow simulations to optimize tool design and manufacturing processes
• Develop and maintain material standards for new and existing materials
• Investigate and resolve complex material-related issues through root-cause analysis
• Lead 1-2 development projects focused on advancing materials innovation

• A collaborative, open-minded attitude and a strong team player
• Degree in Polymer Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of hands-on R&D experience with thermoplastics
• 5+ years of experience using melt flow simulation software (e.g., Moldflow, Sigmasoft, Moldex3D)
• Deep understanding of polymer science, polymers processing, and plastics product design
• Proficiency with analytical tools such as FTIR, DSC, rheometry, and DMA
• Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills
• Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Experience in technical writing and developing material standards is a plus
• Willingness to travel up to 25%

In the Abuse Testing & Engineering group, we push energy storage and power electronics to their limits and beyond using specialized equipment to apply electrical, mechanical, and thermal stresses. Our goal is to provide rapid feedback to inform designs early in development, by understanding how robust systems perform under abusive conditions. We accommodate external regulations but have a strong focus on internal requirements and test to failure. Every Tesla battery product comes through our lab, both vehicles and energy storage. Our environment is fast-paced and incredibly exciting.

We are looking for an Engineer to test a variety of electrically abusive scenarios for power electronics and battery systems across both vehicle and energy products. In this role, you would collaborate with “Pack” and Electronics Design Engineers to design subscale and full-scale tests that meet our requirements, as small as a single cell and as large as an entire product. You would own the testing, through planning and execution (with technician support), results summary and shared decision-making with design teams, resulting in products with world-class safety performance.

• Engage electronics and battery pack teams to understand and prioritize test needs
• Create test plans and execute tests such as FET shoot-through, overvoltage, overcurrent, arc flash, electrical joints failure, or conductive fluid exposure
• Develop sub-pack-scale tests to study novel failure modes with higher fidelity
• Develop any new test equipment needed to conduct tests
• Anticipate and mitigate test execution hazards
• Share results and maintain documentation to be easily referenced by other teams
• Recreate field incidents and suggest countermeasures

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Applied Physics Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5+ years’ experience in physically applied engineering (lab testing, development, hobby or school projects)
• Must be hands-on (wiring, prototyping, troubleshooting, instrumentation)
• Enjoys working in cross-functional groups and leading technicians
• Able to plan many concurrent activities in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Up to 20% travel
• Bonus: experience with CAN bus, battery management systems, Python, National Instruments data acquisition hardware / LabVIEW, CAD, oscilloscopes and related high voltage probes, or similar