The Role
The Failure Analysis Team's mission is to determine root cause and contributing factors to improve the experience of Tesla's Energy Products by reducing field issues, in collaboration with large cross-section of other engineering teams. Engineers and Technicians on the team are responsible for a wide variety Energy Product system like Powerwall, Megapack and Supercharger. This is an individual contributor role with great internal visibility role that requires extensive hands-on work focused on failure analysis and root cause activities.
We are seeking a multi-faceted individual who will be responsible for all aspects of identifying, analyzing, root causing, implementing countermeasures, and reporting on issues effecting systems including power electronics, low voltage, and battery systems among others.
To be effective in this role, the engineer will need to be intimately familiar with the detailed behavior of these electro-mechanical components and the tools and equipment used in their design and manufacture. He/She will work with other Engineering teams to root cause and implement countermeasures of field issues to improve quality, reliability, durability of the products.
Tesla offers the opportunity to work on industry leading products and bleeding edge technology in a fast paced, dynamic, and high visibility role.


Responsibilities

• Drive issue resolution from root cause analysis to countermeasure implementation on electromechanical components from Tesla's Energy Products.
• Investigate system assemblies, modules, components to identify root cause of failure in Tesla's Energy products.
• Design and conduct fault replication tests experiments on power converters and low voltage PCBA's including board rework and FW/HW testing.
• Use analytical tools and techniques including electrical debug, X-Ray, microscopic inspection, cross sectioning, thermography, and functional testing.
• Collaborate with appropriate engineers, suppliers, and contract manufacturers to drive resolution to the identified failure causes.
• Provide inputs to design and manufacturing teams to improve design and production yield. Can be achieved through lessons learnt, product teardowns etc. helping to identify risks.
• Support design reviews and DFMEAs based on prior failure experience.
• Candidate should be detail oriented, and excellent communication skills.

Requirements

• BS/MS Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Strong demonstrable hands-on experience with electrical test equipment: Power Supplies, Multimeter, Oscilloscopes, and other common equipment.
• Extremely proficient at reading schematics and troubleshooting analog and digital circuits.
• Knowledge of different failure analysis techniques including 2D and 3D X-Ray, Cross Sectioning, FTIR, DSC, SEM, and FLIR Thermography.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Experience in Power Electronics/power converter circuits a strong plus.
• Electrical/Electronic design experience a strong plus.
• Experience with hand tools, basic power tools, soldering, and instrumentation is desirable.

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 + 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.