What 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 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 role will focus on Failure Analysis activities on high voltage battery systems and sub-components, including teardown and inspection development, tool creation, and coordination with testing teams.  
What You’ll Do
Develop methods and execute teardown and failure analysis investigations on high voltage battery packs, modules, and related components  
Work with electrical and mechanical test equipment to characterize failed components 
Work with CNC, Waterjet, and other machine-shop/fabrication equipment to develop new teardown techniques 
Document and communicate findings, techniques, and procedures 
Present FA findings in broad team meetings  
Coordinate and cross train other engineers and technicians 
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
Proficient in electrical measurements using DMM, Oscilloscope, and Power Supplies 
Strong CAD experience in CATIA, Solidworks, or similar  
Experience working in a machine shop/fabrication shop 
Experience with CNC, Waterjet, Laser Cutters, etc preferred

Sunnyvale, California

Full time