Overview
What to Expect : As a Reliability Test Engineer focusing on mechanical and thermal systems, you will play a key role in designing reliability into Tesla Energy's next-generation Industrial, Residential and Charging products. This position plays a crucial role in the product reliability lifecycle from concept to design, development testing, analysis, manufacturing and field operation to optimize product design for best-in-class lifetime customer experience. You will uncover design and process failures through executing physical tests and developing automated test equipment to gather and analyze performance and reliability test data. We emphasize collaboration in our work, and always encourage each other to have fun while we change the world together!
What You\'ll Do
- Lead test engineering activities for mechanical and thermal systems including : solar products, environmental chambers, enclosures, busbars / conductors and thermal actuators (pumps, radiators, manifolds, etc).
- Lead engineering activities for inspection of spot and mig welds
- Design and execution of product reliability testing including hands-on testing with real hardware
- Design, build and implement next-gen hardware and software test systems to facilitate robust performance characterization and accelerated life testing
- Determine validation architecture and strategies that optimize for product reliability and DFMEA-based risk mitigations while optimizing test team resources and program test schedules
- Conduct performance and failure analysis with data you acquired, 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
What You\'ll Bring
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experienceMinimum 3-5 years of hands-on experience in hardware design validation, test instrumentation and data acquisition systemsExperience designing and fabricating custom test platforms and fixtures to capture real-world product applicationsKnowledge of general programming in scripting languages for test automation and data analysis / post-processingExperience utilizing basic test equipment including environmental chambers, chillers and power suppliesExperience working safely with high voltage equipment (up to 1kV)Experience using basic hand and power toolsExperience using CAD software for custom test fixture designExcellent teamwork / interpersonal skillsExcellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skillsCompensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire :
Aetna PPO and HSA plans >2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include : critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation
Reliability Engineer - $93,600 - $140,400 / annual salarySr Reliability Engineer - $115,200 - $172,800 / annual salaryPay 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.
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