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Sr. Thermal Test Engineer

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Michigan, Grand Rapids
Nov 13, 2025
What to Expect We are a diverse, enthusiastic and growing team of multi-disciplined engineers that further Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy by demonstrating the functionality, performance and durability of new hardware designs for the thermal system. We get the opportunity to work on a variety of different development programs, and often step outside of our normal role to support the fast paced, innovative environment. What You'll Do Own and drive hardware validation efforts for thermal management components and subsystems such as compressors, A/C lines, heat exchangers, hoses, coolant pumps, HVAC blowers and electronic valves. Your job is to figure out how these products could fail and to collaborate with design partners to drive changes Own and drive build and test of subsystem bucks comprised of the above components Write and maintain test software to automate test execution, data collection and data analysis Design and build custom test fixtures to make validation efficient, modular and repeatable Manage tests from setup through execution and reporting, including test planning, development, execution, inspections, root cause analysis, and data processing Ensure test findings are well-documented and quickly communicated to external teams, root cause test failures and work with design partners, failure analysis lab, reliability team and suppliers to arrive at a corrective action Develop and maintain validation schedules, coordinate test resources, and communicate status/blockers to program managers What You'll Bring Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent experience Coding experience for test automation and data post-processing - Python and/or C A background in Thermodynamics with an understanding of refrigeration and coolant systems Working principals of common thermal components - operation, testing and characterization Experience using standard lab and test equipment like power supplies, DAQs, pressure transducers, flow meters, temperature sensors Excellent written & verbal communication skills Compensation and Benefits 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