What to Expect
As a Senior Engineer in the Reliability Characterization Lab, you will play a key role in enabling robust hardware development by leading advanced characterization, inspection, androot cause analysis activities across Tesla Energy and Charging productsinforms engineering decisions throughout the product lifecycle.This role is strongly lab-centric and spans material-,component-, and sub-system-level characterization to understand hardware behavior, degradation, andfailure mechanismsobservedduring design validation and reliability testing.
You will apply deep experimentalexpertisein materials characterization, thermal analysis, microscopy, and non-destructive& destructiveanalysis fortargeted characterization workflows, diagnose complex issues,and translate physical evidence into defensible technical conclusions and risk insights that inform design decisions and mitigation strategies.
What You'll Do
- Lead material-,component-, and system-level characterization, inspection, androot causeanalysis activities for energy, charging, and battery-related hardware
- Design and execute characterization and inspection workflowstoidentifysigns of degradation for diagnostics and prognostics of new products design during the development phase
- Correlate electrical, mechanical, thermal, and materials data toobservedbehaviors and failure signatures;andprovide clear, evidence-based conclusions and actionable insightsto cross-functional teamsto support materialselection, design iterations, and process improvements
- Developinnovativeinvestigation methods, refine, and standardize lab characterizationandinspectionprocedure
- Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient laboratory environment following safety and 5S best practices
What You'll Bring
Degree in MaterialsScience,Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, Chemistry, or equivalent experience Strong hands-on laboratory background with ownership of materials characterization, inspection, and investigation activities Demonstrated depth in materials used in HV/MV electrical applications, such as: Dielectric and insulation materials (polymers, ceramics, coatings, encapsulants) Partial discharge phenomena, electrical treeing, surface tracking, and breakdown behavior, Environmental and thermo-mechanical effects on electrically stressed materials Knowledge of materials and processes in one or more adjacent domains: PCBA assemblies, thermo-mechanical behavior of materials and interfaces, battery and electromechanica hardware materials, etc. Hands-on experience with advanced characterization and inspection techniques,including:Materials and thermal characterization,Microscopy (optical, 3D/profilometry, SEM),Elemental and compositional analysis (e.g., EDX, XRF),Non-destructive inspection (X-ray radiography, X-ray CT) Ability to collaborate effectively across multi-disciplinary engineering teams Detail-oriented, mechanism-driven mindset with a strong drive to understand how and why materials behave under electrical, thermal, and mechanical stress Strong technical documentation and communication skills, including reports, presentations, and cross-functional technical discussions
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
Expected Compensation
$91,600 - $234,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
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. |
Tesla Motors, Inc.
91,600 - 234,000 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
Feb 19, 2026