Failure Analysis Engineer, Low Voltage, Vehicle

Failure Analysis Engineer, Low Voltage, Vehicle Tesla - 3.3 Fremont, CA Job Details Full-time $88,000 - $162,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Commuter assistance Health savings account AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Flextime Adoption assistance Employee assistance program 401(k) matching Employee discount Benefits from day one Pet insurance Qualifications Engineering testing Electro-mechanical components Schematics Engineering Equipment troubleshooting Mid-level Electronics design Electrical system testing Analysis skills Design failure mode and effects analysis (DFMEA) Experimental design Electrical diagnostics Electrical troubleshooting Low voltage Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy Root cause analysis Electrical Engineering Scanning electron microscope Electronic equipment testing Circuit boards Full Job Description What to Expect The Failure Analysis Team's mission is to determine the root cause and contributing factors of field issues in Tesla's vehicle products, with the goal of improving the overall experience. As a Failure Analysis Engineer, you will play a crucial role in achieving this mission by focusing on failure analysis and root cause activities for Tesla's charging application. What You'll Do Drive issue resolution from root cause analysis to countermeasure implementation on electromechanical components for Tesla's charging products Investigate system assemblies, modules, and components to identify the root cause of failure in Tesla's vehicle products Design and conduct fault replication tests and experiments on power converters and low voltage PCBA's, including board rework and FW/HW testing Collaborate with engineers, suppliers, and contract manufacturers to drive resolution to identified failure causes Provide inputs to design and manufacturing teams to improve design and production yield Support design reviews and DFMEA based on prior failure experience What You'll Bring Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience Strong demonstrable experience in power electronics/power converter circuits and low voltage for vehicle applications Electrical/electronic design experience is a strong plus Strong demonstrable hands-on experience with electrical test equipment, including power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other common equipment Extremely proficient at reading schematics and troubleshooting analog and digital circuits Familiarity with or willingness to learn different failure analysis techniques, including 2D and 3D X-ray, cross-sectioning, FTIR, DSC, SEM 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: Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period) Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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 $88,000 - $162,000/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 / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor 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.