As a Senior Reliability Test Engineer focusing on mechanical and thermal systems you will play a key role in designing reliability into Tesla Energys 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 testinganalysis 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. Lead test engineering activities for mechanical and thermal systems including enclosures busbarsconductors and thermal actuators pumps radiators manifolds etc.Design and execution of product and component level reliability testing including hands-on testing with real hardwareDesign build and implement next-gen hardware and software test systems to facilitate reliable design characterization and accelerated life testingDetermine energy product test strategies that optimize for product reliability DFMEA-based risk mitigations test team resources and program schedulesConduct test data and failure analysis clearly communicate test results and collaborate cross-functionally with design and reliability engineersTrain TechniciansEngineers to operate and troubleshoot test equipmentComply with safety policies and regulations Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experienceMinimum 3-5 years of hands-on experience in hardware design validation hardware testing & instrumentation and data acquisition systemsExperience designing and fabricating custom test platforms and fixtures to capture real-world product applicationsKnowledge of general programming in scripting languages for test automation and data analysis post-processing Python preferredExperience specifying appropriate sensors for test instrumentation and utilizing data acquisition systemsExperience working safely with high voltage equipment up to 1kVExperience using basic hand and power toolsExperience using CAD software for custom test fixture designExperience working safely with high voltage equipment up to 1kVProven ability to develop reliability tests including environmental mechanical and electrical stress testing is highly preferred BenefitsAlong with competitive pay as a full-time Tesla employee you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire Medical plans > 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 Accounts HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts FSA 401k with employer match Employee Stock Purchase Plans and other financial benefits Company paid Basic Life AD&D Short-term and long-term disability insurance 90 day waiting period Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time Flex time for salary positions Accrued hours for Hourly 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 Compensation91600 - 195600annual salary cash and stock awards benefitsPay 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.