Reliability Test Engineer, Energy

What to ExpectAs a Reliability Test Engineer focusing on electrical and mechanical testing, you will play a key role reliability improvement into Tesla Energy's. Thispositionplays a crucial role in thereliability lifecycle of the product from developmenttesting/analysis, manufacturing, and field operationtooptimizeproduct design for best-in-class lifetime customerexperience. What You'll Do * Perform reliability testingforCharging& Residential energyproducts * Determinecomponent/system level test solutions thatoptimizeproductreliability anddurability,PFMEA-based risk mitigations, test team resources, and programschedules * Executeindependently Tesla energy product,subsystems(including switching converters,enclosures,busbars/conductorsand actuators) * Conduct test data analysis,andclearly communicate test results, and collaborate with design and reliability engineers to resolve issues detected in testing * Procure and develop required test equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems to enhance creativecomponentand product level reliabilitytesting * Facilitatetestfailureroot causeanalysis to understand the root cause and drive resolution for failures originating in testing * Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with design, reliability, and manufacturing engineers to suggest design and/or process improvements and address reliabilityanddurabilityissues based on understanding of failure root causes * Continuouslydriveproductrisk burndown to ensureproduct design isreliableand durableduring reliability tests * Capability and willingness to train technicians/interns tooperateand troubleshoot test systems tooptimizethe workload * Comply withsafety policies and regulations What You'll Bring * Degree in Electrical Engineering orMechanicalEngineering, or equivalent experience * Minimum 3years of hands-on experience in power electronics hardware design, design validation, hardware testing, mechanical system reliability, and durability testing * Knowledge of programming in scripting languages for test automation and data analysis/post-processing(Pythonpreferred) * Experience specifying sensors for test instrumentation andutilizingdata acquisitionsystems, andusing basic hand and power tools * Experience working safely with high voltage equipment (up to 1kV) * Experiencepro-activelyowning and deliveringtest engineering projectswithin accelerated validation timelines * Excellent written and verbal communication as well as organization and documentation skills Compensation and BenefitsBenefitsAlong 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 programExpected Compensation * Associate Test Engineer - $82,440 - $123,660/annual salary * Test Engineer - $98,640 - $147,960/annual salary * Sr Test Engineer - $117,360 - $176,040