Sr. Mechanical Verification Test Engineer, Energy Products

Tesla Energy is seeking a Senior Mechanical Verification Test Engineer to own mechanical subsystem and component testing of battery energy storage systems (BESS), EV charging, and solar products. You'll work closely with Architecture, Systems Engineering, and Design teams to plan and conduct critical testing of high-risk subsystems early in the product development cycle. Learnings from your work will keep product quality high while shortening time to product launches. This position requires mechanical and test engineering expertise, a willingness to be hands-on, and strong organization skills.

• Develop comprehensive design verificationtest plans, protocols, and acceptance criteriabased on system and subsystem requirements

• Executehands-ontesting,monitortests, collect and analyze data, andperform RCAsoftestfailuresfor mechanical components such asthermal systems, actuators, busbars, vents,enclosures, etc.

• Document results thoroughly: generate clear test reports, summarize findings, track issues, maintaintraceability, and communicate status, risks, and recommendations to keystakeholders

• Support design reviews, DFMEA, and continuous improvement of test methods and overallverificationandvalidation strategy

• Collaborate closely withArchitecture,SystemsEngineering,Design,TestInfrastructure, andProjectManagementteamsfor successful testing

• Uphold lab safety standards, especially forhigh voltage(HV), high-power, and energy storage testing environments; follow all relevant procedures and contribute to safe test practices

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering,Mechatronics, Materials Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience

• 5+yearsofexperienceinverification andvalidation, product testing,or similar hands-on roles involvingtesting ofelectromechanical systems, batteries/energy storage, or EV/charging hardware

• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, thermal management, materials behavior, and common failure mechanisms in electromechanical and power systems

• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute test plans for complex subsystems, including interpretation of requirements, design intent, and mechanical drawings/schematics

• Hands-on experience with test setup, instrumentation (thermocouples, accelerometers, power analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.), dataacquisition(e.g. LabVIEW, NI tools), dataanalysis(e.g.Python, MATLAB), and report writing

• Preferred: Familiarity with requirements managementandtraceability

• Preferred:Experience specifying test fixtures/stands and working with test infrastructure development

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.