Failure Analysis Engineer, High Voltage Power Devices

The Failure Analysis Team's mission is to determine root cause and contributing factors to improve Tesla's products in collaboration with a large cross-section of other engineering teams. Engineers and Technicians on the team are responsible for a wide variety of Vehicle and Energy systems including the existing fleet and new products under development. This is a high-visibility, individual contributor role that requires extensive hands-on failure analysis of electronic components.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, fast-learning individual who will work closely with experienced Engineers on analyzing, root causing, and reporting on electronic component issues for high voltage power electronics.
As an industry leading company, Tesla offers the opportunity to work on leading products and cutting edge technology in a fast paced, dynamic, and high visibility role.


Responsibilities

• Utilize analytical tools and techniques to support failure analysis investigations on electronic components at Package and Die Level
• Perform sample preparation techniques to facilitate component fault isolation including mechanical cross section, Parallel lapping, chemical decapsulation, chemical etching and plasma etching
• Complete electrical analysis and material characterizations to uncover the root causes of production yield losses and reliability failures
• Collaborate with engineers from Design, Quality, Manufacturing Test, and Supplier Industrialization teams to support containment and to propose corrective actions for defects found in failure analysis
• Produce written reports that clearly convey results of failure with guidance
• Create design of experiments to test hypotheses and gain knowledge on recreating failure

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Hands-on experience with basic electrical testing tools like DMM, Power Supplies, and Oscilloscopes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required (English)
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills through team projects or leadership roles
• Exposure to Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and other electrical/material analysis techniques are preferred
• Understanding of semiconductor fabrication, theory, and usage is preferred

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:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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

$84,000 - $276,000/annual salary, depending on level + 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.