Tesla

NVH Engineer, Sound Package

Tesla, Fremont, CA, United States

Tesla is seeking a motivated NVH Engineer with a strong understanding of sound package design to support our vehicle development efforts. The ideal candidate will play a key role in maintaining high NVH performance standards for sound packages, including insulators, absorbers, and other related materials. You will apply your expertise from high-level system layouts to detailed design considerations, driving improvements in NVH performance through creativity and analytical problem-solving.

Responsibilities

Design and develop prototype parts to evaluate NVH impacts
Optimize sound package designs to meet performance targets
Innovate next-generation lightweight sound packages using advanced materials, including metamaterials
Develop comprehensive test guidelines based on specifications
Collaborate with various business stakeholders to identify challenges and translate them into actionable data projects

Requirements

Ability to apply analytical skills and creativity to solve complex NVH challenges
Strong engineering fundamentals, with the capability to perform hand calculations for rapid decision-making and validation of simulation/test results
Proficient in evaluating designs at a system level and developing effective metrics for decision-making
Degree in Mechanical, Material, Acoustic, Aero Engineering, or equivalent experience
Familiarity with NVH material testing standards
Experience in metamaterial development
Proficient in testing methodologies, including FRF, sound intensity, absorption, TL, modal analysis, transfer path analysis (TPA), and panel contribution analysis
Experience with CAE simulation tools (e.g., Actran FEM, VSEA, Optistruct, Alphacell)
Familiarity with NVH test equipment such as impact hammer, shaker, PU probe, acoustic camera, impedance tubes, anechoic chambers, alpha cabin, ELWIS, accelerometers, and microphones
Knowledge of Siemens Testlab software for data acquisition and post-processing

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