Thermal Test Validation Engineer in , us
Thermal Test Validation EngineerInsight 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.Required Skills & Experience:Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline1-3+ years of testing, validation, or systems engineering experienceExperience with Python, C, Rust, or other programming used for test automationExperience developing or maintaining automated testing frameworksKnowledge of CAN Bus communication and diagnosticsExperience working with thermal systems, mechatronics systems, robotics platforms, or hardware/software integration environmentsExperience with Data Acquisition (DAQ) systems such as LabVIEW, LabJack, Instruments, or similar platformsHigh Voltage (HV) and/or Low Voltage (LV) system experienceExperience performing hands-on testing, debugging, and root cause analysisStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsNice to Have Skills & Experience:Automotive or EV industry experienceUnderstanding of refrigeration cycles, heat pumps, and coolant systemsExperience testing vehicle thermal systems and electronic control unitsMechatronics or robotics system testing experienceThermal hardware validation experienceAI-assisted development or data analysis tool experienceExperience working with PCBAs (Printed Circuit Board Assemblies)Experience supporting vehicle electronics, power converters, or onboard computing systemsKnowledge of HVAC and battery cooling systemsDay-to-Day Responsibilities:Participate in daily standups and coordinate testing activities with engineering teams and techniciansOwn and manage thermal test setups, ensuring systems are operating correctly and efficientlyAssign tasks to technicians and monitor testing progressDesign, wire, and configure test benches for thermal hardware validationDevelop and maintain automated test scripts using Python or other programming languagesCollect, process, and analyze test data to evaluate system performanceIntegrate and troubleshoot CAN communication networks during testingSupport testing and validation of heat pumps, coolant pumps, condensers, converters, and other thermal componentsPerform debugging and root cause analysis on test failures and hardware/software issuesCoordinate equipment procurement and integration into new or existing test setupsDocument findings and communicate test results to cross-functional engineering teamsWe can pay $70-80/hr depending on years of experience