(Senior) Vehicle Structures Test Engineer

(Senior) Vehicle Structures Test Engineer

Tesla

Berlin, Germany

We’re looking for a highly motivated engineer with strong technical fundamentals, hands-on experience in vehicle or component-level testing, and a passion for problem-solving in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

What You’ll Do

• Perform, own and drive validation for structural components and vehicle structures according to SOPs and internal standards.
• Define test plans, articles, methods and equipment; propose design of experiments to better understand observations.
• Process raw data into meaningful conclusions; perform thorough documentation. Share high-quality reports with internal technical teams, external suppliers, and occasionally to executives.
• Conceptualize, design, assemble and commission test benches using servo-hydraulic and -electric systems and associated software environments. Perform risk assessments, review norms & standards to ensure that equipment designs comply with Health, Safety, CE and Environmental standards.
• Maintain high test throughput/efficiency and data quality. Drive globally aligned improvement as needed. Collaborate with internal or external stakeholders to make improvements.
• Lead junior colleagues during assembly, build, testing, teardown and comparable tasks. Train staff to operate and troubleshoot test equipment; ensure training content was learned.
• For Senior roles: Create work plans/daily schedules and define priorities of junior staff. Ensure timely and effective delivery of test results.
• (As needed) Collaborate with external stakeholders and oversee external testing.
• Own organizational tasks & responsibilities like creation & maintenance of procedures, SOPs, standards, equipment, inspections, lab commissioning, facilities, maintenance and staff trainings.
• Expect to acquire knowledge about relevant standards, guidelines and norms as required for the task.
• If required for a task: Ability to work with hazardous materials, high-voltage and other hazardous energy using mandated PPE and procedures after having received training.
• Other tasks as required.

What You’ll Bring

• A background in durability and strength testing of vehicle chassis and/or structural components (suspension, steering, body in white etc.).
• Engineering Degree in Mechanical, Aviation or Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent degree with a hands-on mindset and hands-on experience.
• Proven track record as a hands-on test engineer (test planning, development, execution, inspections, root cause analysis, data processing, report writing) in a structures test lab.
• Experience with relevant controllers, DAQs, sensors, communication standards like CAN, including hands-on experience with troubleshooting of equipment.
• 3D CAD skills (CATIA preferred) and ability to design and build test benches.
• Familiarity with applying electrical engineering principles to troubleshoot and validate both vehicle systems and test infrastructure setups.
• For Senior Roles: >4 Years of relevant work experience.
• Analytical, structured and goal-oriented working style with high-attention to detail.

Additional Preferred Skills

• Coding experience with Python, Pytest, Git, and/or C is a plus.
• Experience with structural simulations (ANSYS) is a plus.
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is a plus.
• Experience with drawing PIDs and single wire diagrams is a plus.
• Driving license Class B valid in Germany.