Sr. Failure Analysis Engineer, Electromechanical

Description:
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 community 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 focused on electromechanical failure analysis and root cause activities.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, fast-learning engineer who finds enjoyment in understanding how things work and how we can correct and prevent issues from occurring. They will be responsible for assistance with diagnosing electromechanical concerns.
A successful candidate will need to be familiar with various analysis techniques involving non-destructive and destructive techniques. Examples of those include capturing and understanding 2D X-ray data, mechanical sample preparation, assembly tear down, cross sectioning, basic electrical fault isolation, and summarizing findings while reporting mechanism and cause of failure. They will work alongside experienced engineers while utilizing sophisticated failure analysis tools to identify failure mechanisms observed in engineering, production, and field environments.
As an industry leading company, Tesla offers the opportunity to work on industry leading products and bleeding edge technology in a fast paced, dynamic, and high visibility role.

Responsibilities:
Lead and support analysis activities for electromechanical assemblies, ultimately leading a collaborative team to failure mechanism, root cause, and corrective action for various issues across Tesla’s product portfolio
To utilize intermediate and advanced analytical tools covering various analysis techniques. Examples include familiarization with optical microscopes, sample preparation devices, Industrial X-ray including 2D and 3D techniques, SEM with EDS, XRF, LIBS, FTIR, and others
Be or become familiar with a multitude of electromechanical assemblies and their theories of operation and apply that knowledge for understanding of possible failure modes and mechanisms

Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering, with proven application of knowledge in recent job history, or equivalent experience
Understanding of multiple non-destructive and destructive analysis tools and perception of the operating theory behind those
4+ Years of hands-on experience working in an analytical lab, automotive repair, or similar roles highlighting dexterous ability and problem-solving skills
Familiarity with deconstructing electrical of electromechanical assemblies to their subcomponents while maintaining integrity of items
Proven experience in debugging and isolation of faults in electromechanical assemblies where location of failures was determined using electrical characterization tools
Showcase examples of complicated teardown processes and how the respective candidate developed the process to lead to confirmation of a mechanism of failure

Compensation & 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
$91,600 - $195,600/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.