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Tesla Motors, Inc.

Safety & Restraints Validation Engineer

Tesla Motors, Inc., Fremont, California, us, 94537

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What to Expect The Safety & Restraints Validation Engineer is responsible for the planning, coordination, tracking, execution and reporting of all the activities related to the validation of the airbags and/or seat belt systems for all Tesla vehicle platforms.

You will be responsible for the successful execution of all the component and system validation stages, including Concept Validation (CV), Design Validation (DV), Production Validation (PV) and post launch engineering changes. In addition, you will also be responsible for ensuring that all homologation requirements are met on a timely manner at the component and system levels.

In this role you will collaborate with cross functional teams within the Tesla Vehicle Engineering, Testing Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and Supply Management groups.

What You'll Do

Creation and execution of validation plans (DVP&R and SVP&R) of vehicle occupant safety systems and components

Procurement of vehicle parts, fixtures and vehicle bodies necessary for the proper execution of the various validation phases

Design and coordinate the construction of fixtures for testing of airbag and/or seatbelt systems

Coordinate and support the validation of occupant safety products with Tesla and third-party testing groups

Analyze test results and identify adjustments required for either the restraint commodity or interfacing components, determining the most effective resolution

Ensure suppliers meet timing deadlines on validation deliverables

Oversee supplier component DVP and control system level testing to ensure desired performance is achieved prior to dynamic sled and vehicle testing

Support dynamic sled & vehicle crash tests and homologation submissions

Ensure failure avoidance tools and processes (DFMEA/FMA) are applied to restraint components

Analyze field reliability data of current programs to improve Interior Reliability through design/process/manufacturing changes

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience

Good understanding and experience in vehicle safety restraint systems and/or vehicle crashworthiness is desired

Engineering fundamentals and mechanical aptitude in problem-solving and conducting engineering analyses

Experience in component and system design verification plan creation and execution, as well as the utilization of DFMEA, DOE, 6Sigma, Failure Analysis and DVP&R tools

Ability to interact and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the different levels of system validation

Effective verbal and written skills to articulate technical issues with peers and suppliers

Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and analysis of engineering issues and validation testing

Ability to multitask, with ability to be flexible regarding evolving priorities

Proficient computer skills with MS Office Suite, CAD knowledge (Catia preferred)

HyperWorks or X-Crash software knowledge (preferred)

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

Expected Compensation $92,720 - $206,520/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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