NVH Engineer, Electrical Motor

NVH Engineer, Electrical Motor Tesla Motors, Inc. 91,600 - 195,600 USD paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, California, Fremont May 05, 2026
What to Expect
This role focuses on noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) testing and validation for power electronics, motors, and related systems within Tesla's vehicle powertrain and thermal architectures. The NVH Test Engineer will collaborate with design, firmware, and controls teams to ensure optimal acoustic performance, provide actionable feedback, and drive continuous improvement in component design and system integration. This position plays a critical role in enhancing vehicle quality by balancing noise reduction with cost, mass, and complexity considerations. What You'll Do
Perform noise and vibration testing on components for motors and power electronics, including vehicle powertrain and thermal systems
Conduct stationary and driving vehicle tests to validate performance, design changes, and firmware tuning
Provide feedback to design teams on countermeasures and improvements for component design and firmware/controls related to NVH
Design and maintain a noise attributes standard for power electronics across all vehicle design groups, assessing existing and future vehicles against this standard
Validate and document detailed information on firmware logic for power electronics-related noise and its sensitivities
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing noise while optimizing cost, mass, and complexity in thermal systems and vehicle architecture
Contextualize and interpret test data and CAE simulation risks in relation to real-world psychoacoustic performance What You'll Bring
Expertise in motor and power electronics design for acoustic noise
Experience in physical testing for noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) in complex systems such as rail, aerospace, or energy
Hands-on experience with large data acquisition using Siemens TestLab or similar tools
Experience with MATLAB or Python for automation or computation
Experience with CAN or test automation
Ability to interpret simulation and test data for actionable insights
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Signal Processing, Physics, or equivalent experience 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: Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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
$91,600 - $195,600/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.