Sr. Reliability Test Engineer, Megapack Tesla Motors, Inc. paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, Texas, Brookshire Aug 04, 2026
What to Expect As a Senor Test Engineer focusing on manufacturing reliability of the Tesla Megapack, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability designed into Tesla's industrial energy products is maintained throughout product manufacturing. This role follows the reliability lifecycle of the product from concept to design, development, testing/analysis, manufacturing, and field operation to design in, confirm, and grow exceptional reliability at every stage. You will drive reliability testing operations, collaborate with test technicians, mentor entry-level engineers/interns, initiate process improvement efforts and create detailed documentation/reports. What You'll Do
Lead on-site reliability test operations for Tesla's industrial energy products, including test setup design/build, test plan execution, and data analysis
Determine component/system-level test solutions that optimize product reliability and durability, FMEA-based risk mitigations, test team resources, and program schedules
Work closely with Reliability, Design, and Manufacturing teams to validate manufacturing reliability results and action plans, suggesting design and/or process improvements to address reliability and durability issues based on an understanding of failure root causes
Drive reliability assessments in program reviews and clearly communicate risks in the product lifecycle
Influence supplier selection for higher reliability and provide clear guidance on reliability requirements and demonstration to suppliers
Provide reliability design guidelines and apply reliability lessons learned to enable continuous improvement
Answer complex questions on global product manufacturing reliability performance across Energy Products What You'll Bring
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, and one or more years of industry experience in a reliability engineering role,
or equivalent experience
Solid mechanical or electrical engineering fundamentals
3-5 years of hands-on experience in hardware design, design validation, hardware testing, mechanical system reliability testing, and durability testing
Understanding of accelerated testing methods, governing equations, and physics of failure for different failure mechanisms
Working knowledge of failure analysis techniques such as optical microscopy, SEM, CSAM, X-ray, cross-sectioning, and EDX
Knowledge of programming in scripting languages for test automation and data analysis/post-processing
Knowledge of manufacturing engineering fundamentals
Knowledge of reliability warranty analysis and reliability prediction methods
Experience working with complex electronic and mechanical systems
Demonstrated proficiency with hand tools and shop equipment; previous machine shop or automotive maintenance experience is a plus Compensation and Benefits
Benefits 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