Engineer, Abuse Test Engineering, Product Safety

What To ExpectOur team is at the nexus of different products, systems, and subsystems for Vehicles, Energy Products, and Robotics. We investigate abusive field conditions and physics to guide the design of our products to lead the industry in dealing with these extreme scenarios.This Engineer will perform investigations into novel technical issues across a wide variety of systems, working with cross-functional teams to quickly understand root causes of failures, inform mitigation strategies, and feedback understandings into new designs.What You'll DoInvestigate and identify root causes of technical issues across various systems, sub-components, and firmware, including batteries in vehicles, energy products, and roboticsRecreate abusive conditions and failure modes to validate theories about system propertiesDevelop and validate mitigations for identified issues while coordinating interdisciplinary product improvement implementationsEstablish internal standards and processes to enhance the safety of Tesla productsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate findings and improvements into new designsProvide technical insights to guide design decisions under extreme field conditionsWhat You'll BringDegree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experienceSolid understanding of thermal, mechanical, and electrical propertiesAbility to collaborate effectively across diverse groupsPractical, hands-on approach with a proactive attitudeExperience in failure analysis is a plusBackground in lithium-ion, automotive, or grid-scale energy storage is a plusWillingness to travel approximately 5% of the timeBenefitsCompensation and BenefitsAlong 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 programExpected Compensation$91,600 - $195,600/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment., Tesla