Vehicle Dynamics Intern

Vehicle Dynamics Intern

The Role

Serve as part of the Vehicle Attributes team to develop ride, steering, handling and braking attributes for all Tesla vehicles including utilizing Passive and Active systems as appropriate to the targets set, and Road and Track evaluations and tuning required for all world market conditions.

Working between quantitative (data acquisition) and qualitative (subjective) reporting, the successful candidate will guide efforts between modeling, design, and controls towards developing Tesla character and DNA in all our class leading products.

Duties include planning, managing and executing tests, product lifecycle management and working cross functionally with teams such as modelling, design, and firmware engineering, which require timely and actionable feedback. Inventory control and parts tracking from Bill of Materials for both production and prototype parts will also be necessary to support development and launch success in the factory. This is a hands-on role requiring a high level of autonomy, proven ability and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide design, controls and architectural feedback to ensure that Tesla attribute targets are met.

• Support developments of other vehicle areas (e.g. NVH, Simulations, Range, Mass).

• Generate engineering data (run logs and reports) for all activities. Participate in design, program, and product reviews and provide supported feedback.

• Manage and execute testing programs, working cooperatively and efficiently communicating within a dynamic and interactive environment.

Requirements

• Good technical written and spoken English

• BS in Automotive Engineering

• Formula SAE Electric, Baja SAE, or other automotive team/technology is a major plus

• Experience in physical chassis tuning and excellent driving skill is a plus

• Vehicle dynamics experience with expertise in passenger vehicle drive and tuning, with a desire for excellence is a must.

• Vehicle instrumentation and data analysis

• An insatiable desire to develop ultimate vehicle performance characteristics

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

• Experience working in a complex, dynamic and fast-paced environment

• Creative problem solver with demonstrated success who develops innovative solutions

• Proficient in MATLAB, able to process and analyze objective test data.

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