Reliability Test Engineer

A large automotive company in Fremont, CA is looking for an Electrical Engineer to join their 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 is 70% in the lab and 30% at a desk.

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

What Youll Do
- Design, execute, and analyze reliability tests for 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

Pay range for this role is: $55 - $60 per hour

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- Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Hands-on work experience 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
- Experience with electronic design and simulation software, such as Altium or LTspice

- Programming in Python (object oriented programming)
- Experience with Jira for ticketing
- Experience with Confluence for documentation

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.