דרושים Materials Test Technician ב-Tesla ב-United States, Fremont

• 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

• 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

• Conduct hands-on component and system level R&D: characterization, reliability, and durability testing
• Work directly with reliability and design engineers to support Design Validation Plan (DVP)
• Development, and lead test planning activities (test scheduling, prioritization, specifications etc.)
• Develop test fixtures using CAD and work with in-house or external labs for fixture fabrication
• Conduct detailed inspections such as torque checks, crack checks, CAN signal review, etc. to identify and root cause failures
• Write necessary scripts to automate testing
• Conduct data acquisition and instrumentation of sensors such as load cells, strain gages, LVDT etc.
• Investigate test failures, post process test data and make detailed test reports for clear communication of results
• Maintain a clean and organized work space in a highly dynamic and fast paced environment
• Expect up to 10% travel, between Tesla Sites Reno/Fremont/Palo Alto

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Strong engineering fundamentals
• Test experience from school projects, internships, or other relevant experience
• You love to be hands-on, genuine curiosity to figure out why something doesn’t work; demonstrated experience debugging and troubleshooting technical problems
• Experience with sensors (load cells, strain gages, LVDT etc.) and data acquisition systems such as National Instruments, Dewesoft, etc.
• Experience with CAD and fixture design (CATIA background is a plus)
• Experience with programming (Python background is a plus), LabVIEW and CAN communication for test automation

• Inspection/verification of in-process Tesla built material
• Manage nonconforming material through the MRB process to ensure that nonconforming material is identified, appropriately dispositioned, tracked, and reported
• Root cause investigation/resolution of daily quality issues
• Troubleshooting Failure Analysis
• Provide data input and output reports to assist in quality improvement activities
• Coordinate calibration activities, working with outside vendor to ensure that all test and measurement equipment is calibrated prior to use on the manufacturing floor
• Provide mechanical measurement support to identify or solve potential material issues

• 3 - 5 years’ experience in a Manufacturing Quality Control environment
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2000 or TS16924 a plus
• Ability to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings
• Versed on Microsoft office
• Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal

• Assume the role as a subject matter expert for adhesives at Tesla
• Work cross functionally with design and manufacturing engineering teams to develop and validate materials that meet engineering and performance specifications
• Write material standards for materials new to Tesla and its manufacturing processes
• Support process launches and optimization for new materials and manufacturing processes
• Perform root-cause-analysis for difficult material issues
• Design robust test and validation plans for development of new materials, analyze the results, and communicate effectively and clearly to cross functional teams
• Lead 1 or 2 development projects in support of our long-term goals of innovating through the use of advanced or novel materials

• Degree in Polymer or Materials Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Automotive industry experience
• Fundamental knowledge of polymers mechanics and polymer chemistry
• Strong understanding of thermoset polymer reaction chemistry
• Coding experience (Matlab, Python etc) to handle large material databases is a plus
• Hands-on experience with standard analytical tools (FTIR, DSC, Rheometry, DMA, universal testing machines etc.)
• Strong communication and organizational skills with ability to manage projects independently
• Strong technical writing skills and experience writing material standards desired
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt to an ever-changing environment, and lead projects
• Ability to work on ambiguous design requirements

• Issue Resolution and Troubleshooting: Act as the first point of contact for business process issues or system malfunctions. Troubleshoot and diagnose problems with business workflows, software systems, and tools
• User Support & Training: Provide frontline support to end-users (e.g., employees or departments) encountering process-related issues
• Business Process Monitoring and Maintenance: Regularly monitor business processes to ensure they are functioning efficiently and effectively
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain detailed documentation of issues encountered, troubleshooting steps taken, and final resolutions
• Collaboration with Teams: Work closely with business program managers, IT teams, and other stakeholders to communicate system issues and process inefficiencies
• System and Process Testing: Assist with testing and validation of new system implementations, upgrades, or process changes to ensure they meet business needs

• Strong customer service skills to ensure that end-user needs are addressed quickly and effectively, ensuring a positive support experience
• Strong ability to troubleshoot issues in business systems and workflows, identifying the root causes of technical or process problems
• Meticulous attention to detail when troubleshooting, documenting, and analyzing processes to ensure nothing is overlooked
• Understanding of basic SQL queries and database management to analyze system data, resolve issues, or retrieve information
• Strong skills in interpreting data, metrics, and reports to evaluate system performance or diagnose process bottlenecks
• Strong writing skills for creating clear, concise process documentation, troubleshooting guides, and training materials
• Ability to work as part of a larger team to meet business goals, whether supporting team projects or individual tasks