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Tesla Power Electronics Battery Abuse Test Engineer Energy Products 
United States, California, Palo Alto 
84956158

06.04.2025
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