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
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Hands-on experience with basic electrical testing tools like DMM, Power Supplies, and Oscilloscopes 
Strong written and verbal communication skills required (English) 
Demonstrated interpersonal skills through team projects or leadership roles 
Exposure to Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and other electrical/material analysis techniques are preferred 
Understanding of semiconductor fabrication, theory, and usage is preferred

Sunnyvale, California

Full time