Failure Analysis Technician, Discrete Devices

Failure Analysis Technician, Discrete Devices

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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 systems and components.

• Support failure analysis engineers on diagnosing fault and root‑causing electrical components.
• Apply analytical tools and techniques to perform initial fault isolation nondestructively: optical microscope, 2D X‑ray and scanning acoustic microscopy.
• Perform basic electrical tests using power supply, digital multimeter and curve tracer.
• Assist in sample preparation using techniques such as cross‑sectioning and chemical etching.

• Working knowledge of semiconductor components and electrical systems.
• Hands‑on experience with semiconductor sample preparation such as mechanical cross‑sectioning, die delayering, chemical etching, etc.
• Reasonable mechanical skills and a keen analytical mindset.
• Familiarity with basic electrical measurements using digital multimeter and power supply.
• Proficiency in soldering.
• Machine shop or CNC machining experience (a strong plus).
• Proven capacity to rapidly acquire new knowledge and make impactful contributions in a rapidly changing environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Competitive pay; $24.40–$56.40/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits.
• Medical, dental, vision plans with $0 payroll deduction.
• Family‑building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution when enrolled in the high‑deductible plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• 401(k) with employer match, employee stock purchase plan.
• Basic life, AD&D, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program, sick and vacation time, paid holidays.
• Backup childcare and parenting support resources.
• Voluntary benefits: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, pet insurance.
• Weight loss and tobacco cessation programs.
• Tesla Babies program.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee discounts and perks program.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Utilities

$24.40 – $56.40/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits.