NVH Engineer, Powertrain

Tesla • Fremont, CA

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About The Position

We are seeking a skilled NVH Test Engineer to join our Drive Unit Team at Tesla, focusing on noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) testing and analysis for powertrain and vehicle systems. This role involves conducting tests on dynos and vehicles, providing critical feedback for risk assessment, design improvements, and psychoacoustic performance. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional design teams to drive continuous improvements in noise reduction while optimizing cost, mass, and complexity across powertrain and vehicle architectures. Perform noise and vibration testing on dynos for drive unit designs and deliver feedback for risk assessment and design enhancements
Design and execute vehicle-level NVH tests, producing detailed reports on powertrain performance with analysis of structure-borne and airborne contributions
Provide actionable feedback to vehicle design teams on NVH treatments, isolation strategies, and structural improvements for enhanced vehicle noise performance
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on noise reduction while minimizing cost, mass, and complexity in powertrain and vehicle systems
Develop, validate, and maintain virtual path analysis data libraries for powertrain and vehicle products using transfer path analysis (TPA) methodologies
Interpret CAE simulation risks and correlate them to real-world psychoacoustic performance for design validation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate test findings into actionable design and engineering solutions

Requirements

• Expertise in rotational acoustic and vibration principles
• Experience in physical testing for NVH or durability, preferably with rotating components or complex systems such as rail, aerospace, or energy
• Hands-on experience with large-scale data acquisition using Siemens TestLab or similar platforms
• Proficiency in MATLAB or Python for automation and computational tasks
• Ability to interpret CAE simulation and test data for correlation and validation
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Signal Processing, Physics, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Perform noise and vibration testing on dynos for drive unit designs and deliver feedback for risk assessment and design enhancements
• Design and execute vehicle-level NVH tests, producing detailed reports on powertrain performance with analysis of structure-borne and airborne contributions
• Provide actionable feedback to vehicle design teams on NVH treatments, isolation strategies, and structural improvements for enhanced vehicle noise performance
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on noise reduction while minimizing cost, mass, and complexity in powertrain and vehicle systems
• Develop, validate, and maintain virtual path analysis data libraries for powertrain and vehicle products using transfer path analysis (TPA) methodologies
• Interpret CAE simulation risks and correlate them to real-world psychoacoustic performance for design validation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate test findings into actionable design and engineering solutions

Benefits

• Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees