Staff Failure Analysis Engineer, High Voltage Power Devices

What to Expect

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.

What You'll Do

• 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

What You'll Bring

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 :

2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction

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.