Failure Analysis Engineer, High Volume Test

Company: Tesla, Inc.
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: April 3, 2025

Job Description:

Failure Analysis Engineer, High Volume TestJob Category: EngineeringLocation: Sunnyvale, CaliforniaReq. ID: 238060Job Type: Full-timeWhat to Expect: The Failure Analysis Team's mission is to determine root cause and contributing factors to improve the experience of Tesla's products by reducing field issues, 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 product systems for existing models and models in development. This extremely high visibility individual contributor role requires extensive hands-on work and initiative.What You'll Do:

• Design and build automated test equipment such as test PCBAs, harnesses, and fixtures to make functional testing more efficient and repeatable.
• Integrate existing company-wide test infrastructure to new products and parts.
• Perform data analysis on test results and present findings to requesting engineers.
• Oversee day-to-day operation of technicians performing high volume test.What You'll Bring:
  • Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Experience with an object-oriented coding language and scripting (C++, Python, MATLAB, etc.).
  • Hands-on experience with electrical test equipment (e.g., multimeters, DAQs, oscilloscopes, power supplies, curve tracer, and function generators), instrumentation, multiplexers, and measurement techniques.
  • Experience with Linux and Windows operating systems.
  • Experience designing tools and fixtures with 3D CAD (CATIA, Fusion, Solidworks, etc.).
  • Ability to read and interpret technical documents such as datasheets, schematics, drawings, and specifications.
  • Experience with common digital communication protocols (I2C, CAN, etc.).
  • Experience with electromechanical systems is preferred.
  • Experience with high voltage power electronics is preferred.Compensation and 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).
    • 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 - $222,000/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.Tesla is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.Privacy is a top priority for Tesla. We build it into our products and view it as an essential part of our business. To understand more about the data we collect and process as part of your application, please view our Tesla Talent Privacy Notice.
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