Sr. Mechanical Reliability Test Engineer, Energy Products

What to Expect As a Senior 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 platforms. This position plays a crucial role in the reliability lifecycle of the product 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 enclosures, busbars/conductors and thermal actuators (pumps, radiators, manifolds, etc.). Design and execute product and component level reliability testing including hands‑on testing with real hardware. Design, build and implement next‑gen hardware and software test systems to facilitate reliable design characterization and accelerated life testing. Determine energy product test strategies that optimize for product reliability, DFMEA‑based risk mitigation, test team resources, and program schedule. Conduct test data and failure analysis, clearly communicate test results, and collaborate cross‑functionally with design and reliability engineers. Train technicians and engineers to operate and troubleshoot test equipment. Comply with safety policies and regulations. What You'll Bring Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience. Minimum 3-5 years of hands‑on experience in hardware design validation, testing & instrumentation and data acquisition systems. Experience designing and fabricating custom test platforms and fixtures to capture real‑world product applications. Knowledge of general programming in scripting languages for test automation and data analysis/post‑processing (Python preferred). Experience specifying appropriate sensors for test instrumentation and utilizing data acquisition systems. Experience working safely with high voltage equipment (up to 1kV). Experience using basic hand and power tools. Experience using CAD software for custom test fixture design. Proven ability to develop reliability tests including environmental, mechanical, and electrical stress testing is highly preferred. Compensation and Benefits Benefits include competitive pay and full‑time employee benefits at day 1 of hire: medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, 401(k) with employer match, employee stock purchase plans, life and disability insurance, employee assistance program, paid holidays, etc. Expected Compensation $91,600 - $195,600 annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits. Pay 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tesla Motors, Inc.