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. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge automotive technology and power electronics products. The position involves hands-on work in the lab, pushing prototypes and early productions to their limits, and conducting comprehensive testing and validation.
The role combines mechanical engineering expertise with power electronics testing, requiring a strong background in mechanical principles, testing methodologies, and basic electrical knowledge. You'll be working with a passionate team of multi-disciplinary engineers, influencing product design through reliability risk identification and testing from early concept phases through product development and launch.
As a Senior Mechanical Test Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing complex test systems, analyzing results, and collaborating with various teams to improve product reliability. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $80,000 to $156,000 annually, plus additional benefits including medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and stock purchase options.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on technical work, has strong problem-solving skills, and wants to contribute to the future of sustainable transportation and energy solutions. The role offers significant growth potential and the chance to work on innovative technologies that are shaping the automotive industry's future.
Tesla's comprehensive benefits package, professional development opportunities, and dynamic work environment make this an attractive position for engineers looking to make a meaningful impact in the automotive and clean energy sectors.
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 and subassembly 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 familiarity with electrical test equipment
- Experience creating and executing design validation plans
- Technical problem solving skills
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 Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time
- Back-up childcare and parenting support
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
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