Sr Drive Unit Test Engineer

ALSO • Palo Alto, CA

93d • $200,000 - $230,000

About The Position

We’re ALSO, an electric mobility company originally conceived as a part of Rivian. We’re a passionate team of builders, dreamers, doers and innovators, focused on creating entirely new (not to mention, innovative and delightful) vertically integrated, small EVs designed to meet the global mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Our mission is to inspire everyone to ride ALSO—replacing many local car, truck and SUV miles with ones on vehicles that are more affordable, more enjoyable and 10-50x more efficient.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of EV powertrain systems, including motors, inverters, batteries, and gearboxes.
• High Voltage training or demonstrated working knowledge of high voltage DC systems, electric drive units, and associated safety protocols.
• Hands-on experience with test planning and execution for performance, thermal, durability, and NVH testing.
• Proficient with test infrastructure and instrumentation, such as dynamometers, and data acquisition systems.
• Data analysis skills using MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, or similar tools.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering fundamentals, including thermodynamics, controls, and statics/dynamics.
• Experience with failure analysis and root cause investigation in a test or development environment.
• Familiarity with validation and quality tools, such as DFMEA, PFMEA.

Responsibilities

• Execute performance, durability, thermal, efficiency, NVH, and safety tests; troubleshoot issues and identify root causes using tools such as MATLAB, Python, or LabVIEW.
• Set up and operate test infrastructure, including benches and dynamometers, monitor and control test environments (temperature, load, voltage, etc.).
• Collaborate with test technician to develop and execute test plans, procedures, and protocols to validate drive unit performance and reliability.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, including design and reliability to identify and resolve technical issues and improve product design.
• Develop test requirements, plans, and specifications for powertrain components (e.g., motors, inverters, gearboxes) based on system and design targets.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to identify failure modes, support DFMEA/PFMEA, and generate design validation plans.
• Participate in quality investigations, support corrective actions with suppliers, and contribute to continuous product and process improvement.
• Travel to external test labs for testing activities in Bay Area.

Benefits

• Robust health coverage. Excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by ALSO with FSA & HSA options.
• One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates.
• Rich fertility and family building benefits with Progyny.
• Flexible time off.
• 401(k) match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees