Job Description

What to Expect

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, with hands-on experience in power electronics and power conversion systems, including inverters, DC/DC, and AC/DC power converters.


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

What You'll Do

Design, execute, and analyze reliability tests for Tesla electric vehicle inverters Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve design, integration, and reliability issues Develop new test equipment to simulate real-world electrical, thermal, and mechanical stresses experienced by inverters and their components Perform instrumentation and 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 test rigs Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and technicians Prepare and present detailed reports on test findings, failure analysis, and recommendations

What You'll Bring

Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience Preferred experience: Hands-on work experience or coursework in power electronics, inverter design, and reliability testing Knowledge of power electronics and semiconductor components, particularly MOSFETs and IGBTs Proven experience in the design, testing, and troubleshooting of electrical and electronic circuits Proficiency in using test equipment, including oscilloscopes, curve tracers, digital multimeters (DMMs), hipot testers, power analyzer, and source meters 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 effectively Knowledge of reliability testing methodologies and industry standards

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.



Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.