Sr. Mechanical Reliability Test Engineer, Energy Products

$80,000 - $174,000/Yr

Tesla - Palo Alto, CA

Full-time

Palo Alto, CA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

As a Senior Reliability Test Engineer at Tesla, you will focus on mechanical and thermal systems, playing a crucial role in the reliability lifecycle of Tesla Energy's products. This position involves designing reliability into next-generation Industrial, Residential, and Charging platforms, ensuring optimal product design for a best-in-class customer experience. You will execute physical tests, develop automated test equipment, and analyze performance and reliability data to uncover design and process failures.

Responsibilities

• Lead test engineering activities for mechanical and thermal systems including enclosures, busbars/conductors, and thermal actuators.
• Design and execute product and component level reliability testing, including hands-on testing with real hardware.
• Design, build, and implement next-gen hardware and software test systems for reliable design characterization and accelerated life testing.
• Determine energy product test strategies optimizing for product reliability, DFMEA-based risk mitigations, test team resources, and program schedules.
• Conduct test data and failure analysis, clearly communicate test results, and collaborate cross-functionally with design and reliability engineers.
• Train Technicians/Engineers to operate and troubleshoot test equipment.
• Comply with safety policies and regulations.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on experience in hardware design validation, hardware testing & instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
• Knowledge of general programming in scripting languages for test automation and data analysis/post-processing (Python preferred).
• Experience specifying sensors for test instrumentation and utilizing data acquisition systems.
• Experience working safely with high voltage equipment (up to 1kV).
• Experience using basic hand and power tools.
• Experience using CAD software for custom test fixture design.
• Proven ability to develop reliability tests including environmental, mechanical, and electrical stress testing is highly preferred.

Benefits

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans with $0 payroll deduction options.
• Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution options.
• Company Paid HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services.
• 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 including 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.