Own and drive hardware validation efforts for thermal management components and subsystems such as compressors, A/C lines, heat exchangers, hoses, coolant pumps, HVAC blowers and electronic valves. Your job is to figure out how these products could fail and to collaborate with design partners to drive changes
Test, debug, and validate vehicle thermal hardware and firmware at the component, system, and full vehicle levels — including the debugging and validation of Tesla designed testing equipment and systems within a dedicated test infrastructure for comprehensive validation and performance
Write and maintain test software to automate test execution, data collection and data analysis. Optimize test setups and infrastructure, driving continuous improvements and greater efficiency in validation processes
Manage tests from setup through execution and reporting, including test planning, traceability, development, execution, inspections, root cause analysis, and data processing
Ensure test findings are well-documented and quickly communicated to external teams, root cause test failures and work with design and software partners, failure analysis lab, reliability team and potentially suppliers to arrive at a corrective action
Develop and maintain validation schedules, coordinate test resources, and communicate status/blockers to program managers
Actively engage with teams across the organization to seek assistance, identify company tools, and propose process enhancements that elevate our testing setups and overall validation processes
What You’ll Bring
Degree in Engineering, preferrably Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent experience
Strong high-level background in CAN communication, including hands-on experience with network configuration, integration, and troubleshooting within automotive or similar embedded systems environments
Coding experience with Python, Pytest, Git, and/or C
Experience using standard lab and test equipment such as power supplies, DAQs, pressure transducers, flow meters, temperature sensorsA background in Thermodynamics with an understanding of refrigeration and coolant systems. Working principals of common thermal components
Experience configuring and maintaining Jenkins pipelines to streamline development and support continuous integration processes is considered an asset
Familiarity with Linux-based development environments and command-line tools for managing test equipment, running automated tests, and debugging hardware/system issues
Experience working with high voltage and low voltage component validation (inverters, power electronics, motors)
Experience using controlled environmental chambers to perform validation tests, develop and execute test plans, and verify system performance under varying conditions
Familiarity with applying electrical engineering principles to troubleshoot and validate both vehicle systems and test infrastructure setups is a plus