Job Description
Insight Global is seeking a Thermal Test Validation Engineer to support the validation, automation, and reliability testing of Tesla's advanced thermal management systems used across vehicle batteries, power electronics, cooling architectures, and onboard computing systems. This individual will operate at the intersection of hardware and software, owning thermal test setups, developing automated test solutions, collecting and analyzing data, and troubleshooting failures to ensure system performance and reliability.
This role is highly hands-on and well-suited for an engineer who enjoys working directly with testing hardware while also leveraging software tools to automate testing and improve efficiency. The engineer will work closely with technicians and cross-functional engineering teams to build, maintain, and execute test plans while supporting thermal system development throughout the product lifecycle.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Participate in daily standups and coordinate testing activities with engineering teams and technicians
- Own and manage thermal test setups, ensuring systems are operating correctly and efficiently
- Assign tasks to technicians and monitor testing progress
- Design, wire, and configure test benches for thermal hardware validation
- Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Python or other programming languages
- Collect, process, and analyze test data to evaluate system performance
- Integrate and troubleshoot CAN communication networks during testing
- Support testing and validation of heat pumps, coolant pumps, condensers, converters, and other thermal components
- Perform debugging and root cause analysis on test failures and hardware/software issues
- Coordinate equipment procurement and integration into new or existing test setups
- Document findings and communicate test results to cross-functional engineering teams
We can pay $70-80/hr depending on years of experience
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Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- 1-3+ years of testing, validation, or systems engineering experience
- Experience with Python, C, Rust, or other programming languages used for test automation
- Experience developing or maintaining automated testing frameworks
- Knowledge of CAN Bus communication and diagnostics
- Experience working with thermal systems, mechatronics systems, robotics platforms, or hardware/software integration environments
- Experience with Data Acquisition (DAQ) systems such as LabVIEW, LabJack, National Instruments, or similar platforms
- High Voltage (HV) and/or Low Voltage (LV) system experience
- Experience performing hands-on testing, debugging, and root cause analysis
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
- Automotive or EV industry experience
- Understanding of refrigeration cycles, heat pumps, and coolant systems
- Experience testing vehicle thermal systems and electronic control units
- Mechatronics or robotics system testing experience
- Thermal hardware validation experience
- AI-assisted development or data analysis tool experience
- Experience working with PCBAs (Printed Circuit Board Assemblies)
- Experience supporting vehicle electronics, power converters, or onboard computing systems
- Knowledge of HVAC and battery cooling systems
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.