

Sr. Mechanical Reliability Test Engineer, Energy Products
Location
Palo Alto, CA
Level
Senior-Level
Department
Transportation
Type
Salary
$91,000 - $196,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-05-28
The role focuses on designing reliability into Tesla Energy’s products, emphasizing mechanical and thermal systems.
Responsibilities
- Lead test engineering activities for mechanical and thermal systems.
- Design and execute product and component-level reliability testing.
- Build and implement next-gen hardware and software test systems.
- Develop test strategies for optimizing product reliability.
- Conduct test data and failure analysis, and communicate results.
- Train Technicians/Engineers on test equipment operation.
- Ensure compliance with safety policies and regulations.
Job Requirements
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
- 3-5 years of hands-on experience in hardware design validation and testing.
- Experience designing and fabricating custom test platforms.
- Knowledge of programming in scripting languages for automation (Python preferred).
- Experience with high voltage equipment (up to 1kV).
- Proficiency in using CAD software for custom test fixture design.
- Proven ability to develop reliability tests including environmental and mechanical stress testing.



