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Component Test Engineer, Reliability & Test

Tesla
Fremont, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/16/2026
What To Expect
This person will work as a member of Tesla’s Engineering Test Team to support component and system level testing of various vehicle systems from concept through program release. This person would work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines. Multiple roles are open, including roles in camera integration, closures, and interiors testing.

What You'll Do

  • Conduct hands-on component and system level R&D: characterization, reliability, and durability testing
  • Work directly with reliability and design engineers to support Design Validation Plan (DVP) development, and lead test planning activities (test scheduling, prioritization, specifications etc.)
  • Develop test fixtures using CAD and work with in-house or external labs for fixture fabrication
  • Conduct detailed inspections such as torque checks, crack checks, CAN signal review, etc. to identify and root cause failures
  • Write necessary scripts to automate testing
  • Conduct data acquisition and instrumentation of sensors such as load cells, strain gages, LVDT etc.
  • Investigate test failures, post process test data and make detailed test reports for clear communication of results
  • Work in close collaboration with test technicians, instrumentation, CAE, reliability and design teams
  • Maintain a clean and organized workspace in a highly dynamic and fast paced environment


  • What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Strong engineering fundamentals
  • Test experience from school projects, internships, or other relevant experience
  • You love to be hands-on, genuine curiosity to figure out why something doesn’t work
  • Demonstrated experience debugging and troubleshooting technical problems
  • Experience with sensors (load cells, strain gages, LVDT etc.) and data acquisition systems such as National Instruments, Dewesoft, etc.
  • Experience with CAD and fixture design (CATIA background is a plus)
  • Experience with programming (Python background is a plus), LabVIEW and CAN communication for test automation


  • Benefits
    Compensation and Benefits
    Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
  • Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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


  • Expected Compensation

    $80,000 - $156,000/annual salary cash and stock awards benefits

    Pay 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.

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