Tesla Motors, Inc.
Reliability Test Engineer, Energy
Tesla Motors, Inc., Buffalo, New York, United States, 14266
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 experience Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on experience in hardware design validation, test 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 Experience utilizing basic test equipment including environmental chambers, chillers and power supplies 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 Excellent teamwork/interpersonal skills Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills Compensation 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 benefits Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays Back-up childcare and parenting support resources Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs Tesla Babies program Commuter benefits Employee discounts and perks program Expected Compensation
Reliability Engineer - $93,600 - $140,400/annual salary Sr Reliability Engineer - $115,200 - $172,800/annual salary 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.
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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 experience Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on experience in hardware design validation, test 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 Experience utilizing basic test equipment including environmental chambers, chillers and power supplies 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 Excellent teamwork/interpersonal skills Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills Compensation 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 benefits Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays Back-up childcare and parenting support resources Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs Tesla Babies program Commuter benefits Employee discounts and perks program Expected Compensation
Reliability Engineer - $93,600 - $140,400/annual salary Sr Reliability Engineer - $115,200 - $172,800/annual salary 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.
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