Power Electronics & Battery Abuse Test Engineer, Energy Products
Power Electronics & Battery Abuse Test Engineer, Energy Products
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What To Expect
To ensure Tesla’s overall mission of accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy, the Tesla Energy team is bringing our world leading battery technology to the grid.Tesla is leveraging its breakthrough firmware, electronics, test, and manufacturing capability to develop and deploy grid connected storage at residential, industrial, and utility levels.
Tesla Energy is looking for an engineer who is passionate about integration of software, hardware, and mechanical design to drive the world’s transition to a sustainable future. We emphasize collaboration in our work, and always encourage each other to have fun while we change the world together.
What You'll Do
Through engagement with High-Voltage Distribution, Battery and Power Electronics design teams, develop test plans, including timing and samples
Root cause and recreate failure modes
Analyze test data and document in test reports, share results with the team to understand failures and improve designs
Build the appropriate electrical environment for each unit being tested, reaching out to firmware and hardware teams to bring up the device under test
Develop and run tests to abuse high-voltage/high-current joints and connectors
Identify needs for test equipment and specify, purchase, and integrate them
Recognize test execution hazards and find ways to mitigate them
Assist in commissioning a new high-voltage test lab with new test chambers
What You'll Bring
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or equivalent experience
Hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering components and an understanding of how they interact in a complex product
Hands-on experience with Test equipment (DMM, Oscilloscope, CAN Analyzer/Logger, Power Analyzer, Insulation Resistance Meter, Hi-pot, High Current/Voltage Source, DAQ systems, etc)
Experience with MATLAB, Python, or other data analysis software
Exceptional analytical problem-solving skills, able to identify and surface issues within complex HW/SW systems
Understanding of hardware and software development processes
Working understanding of how grid-tied storage systems function and interact with the grid
Remain engaged, proactive, and positive in tough circumstances, owning assignments and taking full accountability
Effective communicator and excellent attention to detail
Benefits
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 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
$133,440 - $292,800/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.
, Tesla
Seniority level
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type
Employment type Full-time
Job function
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Utilities
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