Reliability Test Engineer, Drive Inverter, Semi

We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical Engineer to join our Drive Inverter Reliability Test Team and contribute to the development of cutting-edge electric vehicle inverters. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering, power electronics, electronics, and system design.

This role focuses on validating the reliability and performance of EV inverters at both system and component levels to ensure the robustness and efficiency of our next-generation EV technology.

• Design, execute, and analyze reliability tests for Tesla electric vehicle inverters, including design integration and reliability issues
• Collaborate on developing novel test equipment to simulate real-world electrical, thermal, mechanical, and reliability stresses on inverters and their components
• Perform characterization of the electrical, mechanical, and thermal behavior of inverters at system and component levels
• Develop test specifications, procedures, and documentation for reliability validation tests
• Utilize electronic design and simulation software to design, simulate, and troubleshoot test setups and equipment
• Prepare and present detailed reports on test findings, failure analysis, and recommendations to stakeholders (e.g., Design, Manufacturing, Supply Chain)

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience in power electronics, inverter design, and reliability testing
• Hands-on experience or coursework in high-voltage (HV) and low-voltage (LV) electrical system design, PCBA design, and validation (preferred)
• Knowledge of power electronics and semiconductor components, particularly MOSFETs and IGBTs
• Proven experience with test equipment, including troubleshooting electrical and electronic circuits using digital multimeters (DMMs), HiPot testers, power analyzers, source meters, oscilloscopes, and curve tracers
• Experience with object-oriented programming (e.g., C++ or Python) for system automation and data acquisition
• Familiarity with electronic design and simulation tools such as Altium, LTSpice, and other industry-standard software
• Strong documentation skills and ability to organize test data and reports

Along 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)
• 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 (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

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.