Test Engineer, Power Electronics, Semi
Description For Test Engineer, Power Electronics, Semi
Tesla is seeking entry and early-career Electrical Test Engineers specializing in Power Electronics for their Hardware Testing team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge automotive technology and power electronics systems. As a Test Engineer, you'll be part of a dynamic team validating Tesla's power electronics products against rigorous automotive industry standards.
The position involves hands-on work with hardware, firmware, and software solutions, requiring a blend of electrical engineering knowledge and programming skills. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing test systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and conducting various levels of validation testing from components to full vehicle systems.
This role is perfect for candidates with 0-5 years of experience who are passionate about automotive technology and power electronics. The position offers comprehensive benefits including competitive salary, medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and stock purchase options. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley at Palo Alto, you'll be working at the forefront of electric vehicle innovation.
The ideal candidate should have a strong foundation in electronics, basic programming skills, and a keen interest in automotive systems. Tesla offers a collaborative environment where you'll work alongside industry experts while developing crucial skills in power electronics testing and validation. This role provides an excellent opportunity to grow your career while contributing to Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy.
Responsibilities For Test Engineer, Power Electronics, Semi
- Design, build, instrument, and automate testing equipment for electrical, thermal, and mechanical testing
- Work with Design Engineers, Reliability scientists, Material scientists, Quality, and Service to identify failure modes
- Perform component-level, system-level, and vehicle-level validation and reliability testing
- Collaborate with test technicians to achieve test objectives
- Investigate Power Electronics assembly and subassembly failures
- Identify and execute experiments targeting new technologies or critical failures
- Interface and simulate complex vehicular systems to validate firmware/hardware interactions
Requirements For Test Engineer, Power Electronics, Semi
- Basic working knowledge of Analog, Digital, and Power Electronics Circuits
- Working experience with electrical test equipment
- Familiar with object-oriented coding language and scripting (Python, MATLAB)
- Comfort with EDA software of Altium, OrCAD, Cadence, Eagle or equivalent
- Basic understanding of Statics, Mechanics of Materials, Fluids, Heat Transfer
- Experience with automotive components or systems preferred
- Experience creating and executing design validation plans
- Comfort with balancing competing priorities and timelines
Benefits For Test Engineer, Power Electronics, Semi
- Medical insurance with $0 payroll deduction options
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental and vision plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
- Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time
- Back-up childcare
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts
