Vibration Durability Test & Analysis Engineer, Semi

Tesla•Fremont, CA

1d•$80,000 - $204,000

About The Position

You will work as a member of Tesla’s Durability team to help design against vibration and shock loads using a combination of Test tools, Data Analysis, and CAE tools. You will be brilliant both technically as an individual, and as an active member in a diverse and challenging cross-functional team environment. You will work with Vehicle Engineering teams to assess the durability performance of future vehicle designs to develop tests, correlate simulation models and improve the predictive capability of Analysis Engineering at Tesla. Develop and execute vibration and shock durability tests based on raw data collected from proving ground or field data Process public roads, proving ground durability data and developing accelerated random vibration profiles for vibration simulators Design test fixtures in CATIA for mounting sub-systems on electrodynamic and other shaker tables and perform fixture representativeness studies using CAE tools Conduct vibration testing on various vehicle sub-systems on electrodynamic shaker tables Conduct part inspections, root cause and report failures Post process test data and make test reports Continuous improvement of vibration durability methodologies (simulation and testing) Help characterize structures through various test measurements to correlate simulation models Use CAE tools to analyze test representativeness and perform sensitivity studies to guide design Support world-class Engineering teams with design direction based on your assessments

Requirements

Deep understanding of mechanics of materials, statics, dynamics, and vibrations
Ability to come up with practical and theoretically sound solutions to problems never encountered before
Data processing and analysis using nCode Glyphworks, MATLAB, Python etc.
Well versed with instrumentation, usage, and data consumption from accelerometers, strain gages, load transducers and other road load data acquisition sensors
Experience with 3D CAD software for fixture design (CATIA or 3D Experience preferred)
Experience in Finite Element Analysis, Applied Solid Mechanics and Numerical Methods within a product development environment
Ability to concisely convey technical communication
Able to work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
Strong organization skills with meticulous attention to detail
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Automotive or Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

Develop and execute vibration and shock durability tests based on raw data collected from proving ground or field data
Process public roads, proving ground durability data and developing accelerated random vibration profiles for vibration simulators
Design test fixtures in CATIA for mounting sub-systems on electrodynamic and other shaker tables and perform fixture representativeness studies using CAE tools
Conduct vibration testing on various vehicle sub-systems on electrodynamic shaker tables
Conduct part inspections, root cause and report failures
Post process test data and make test reports
Continuous improvement of vibration durability methodologies (simulation and testing)
Help characterize structures through various test measurements to correlate simulation models
Use CAE tools to analyze test representativeness and perform sensitivity studies to guide design
Support world-class Engineering teams with design direction based on your assessments

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
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