Sr. Mechanical Test Engineer, High Voltage Power Electronics
Description For Sr. Mechanical Test Engineer, High Voltage Power Electronics
Tesla is seeking a Senior Mechanical Test Engineer to join their Hardware Testing team, focusing on Power Electronics validation and testing. This role presents an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge automotive technology at one of the world's leading electric vehicle manufacturers.
The position involves working with a passionate, multi-disciplinary team of engineers to validate Tesla Power Electronics products according to rigorous internal and automotive-industry standards. The role is highly hands-on, requiring significant lab work with prototypes and early production units to push them to their limits and investigate their capabilities and limitations.
As a Senior Mechanical Test Engineer, you'll be responsible for conducting comprehensive testing at various levels - from individual devices to complete vehicle systems. You'll design and build specialized testing equipment, collaborate with multiple departments including Design Engineers and Reliability scientists, and lead testing efforts for power electronics programs.
The ideal candidate should possess a strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles, with experience in both hardware and software aspects of testing. Knowledge of Python programming, 3D CAD software, and electrical systems is essential. The role offers excellent growth opportunities within Tesla's dynamic environment.
The position comes with a competitive salary range of $80,000 to $156,000 annually, plus additional cash and stock awards. Tesla provides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage with $0 payroll deduction options, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plans, and various family-friendly benefits.
Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, this role offers the chance to work at the forefront of automotive innovation, contributing to Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy. The position requires hands-on lab work and in-person presence, making it ideal for engineers who enjoy practical, hands-on work combined with analytical problem-solving.
This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about automotive technology, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and wants to make a significant impact in the electric vehicle industry. You'll be working with state-of-the-art technology while contributing to the development of next-generation power electronics systems that are crucial for Tesla's continued innovation in the automotive sector.
Responsibilities For Sr. Mechanical Test Engineer, High Voltage Power Electronics
- Perform device, component, system, and vehicle-level validation and reliability testing
- Design, build, instrument, and automate testing equipment
- Work with cross-functional teams to identify failure modes and generate test plans
- Analyze, document, and present test results
- Lead testing efforts for power electronics program
- Investigate Power Electronics assembly failures
- Identify and execute experiments targeting new technologies
- Create novel ways to apply skills learned in the test lab
Requirements For Sr. Mechanical Test Engineer, High Voltage Power Electronics
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent experience
- Strong understanding of statics, heat transfer, solid mechanics, materials science
- Experience designing mechanical structures in 3D CAD software
- Experience with object-oriented coding language and scripting (Python, MATLAB)
- Experience designing test setups for mechanical and thermal performance testing
- Basic understanding of linear circuits and electrical test equipment
- Experience creating and executing design validation plans
Benefits For Sr. Mechanical Test Engineer, High Voltage Power Electronics
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid HSA Contribution
- Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time
- Back-up childcare
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts
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