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# Hardware Test Engineer, Vision Hardware

- **Company:** Tesla, Inc.
- **Location:** Fremont, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $91,600 - $195,600
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** 3D Printing, Computer-Aided Design, Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA), Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), LabVIEW, Software Reliability Testing, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Hardware Testing
- **Published:** November 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/hardware-test-engineer-vision-hardware-fremont-ca--8cbb6cea-352d-4132-bb08-25b622f5f5c6

## About the Role

Hardware Quality Assurance, Computer Engineering, Analysis Skills, Autonomous Driving Systems, Hardware Quality Assurance, Cross-Functional, Prototyping, Research & Development (R&D), Computer Engineering, Validation Plan, * 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

## Description

As a Hardware Test Engineer in our Vision Hardware Camera Cleaning team, you'll dive deep into cutting-edge R&D, pushing the boundaries of vehicle autonomy through innovative experimentation and analysis. This isn't your standard, repetitive testing gig-it's a dynamic role at the heart of Tesla's research and development efforts, where you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to explore novel designs, simulate complex scenarios, and validate next-gen features that redefine transportation. Expect to tackle ambiguous problems, prototype solutions, and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in autonomous driving technology.

 * Develop validation plans and comprehensive test strategies to validate hardware performance under real-world conditions, ensuring robustness and reliability in dynamic environments
 * Build and iterate on custom mechanical test rigs and validation setups using 80/20 framing, 3D printers, machining tools, and shop fabrication methods to quickly evaluate designs, prototype edge-case scenarios and standardize performance evaluations, ensuring rapid, precise hardware bring-up for thorough reliability testing
 * Conduct hands-on analysis of hardware performance data from vehicle fleets, rugged test environments, and your own component testing, to drive iterative improvements in mechanical system designs
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams, drawing in subject-matter experts from diverse areas such as mechanical engineering, software development, and systems integration to gather comprehensive insights, align on requirements, and resolve complex validation challenges
 * Leverage technologies in AI to accelerate development, applying them to real Tesla challenges and enhancing the efficiency of validation processes