Failure Analysis Engineer, Electromechanical

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 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, entry level 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 become intimately 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.

• Support failure analysis activities for electromechanical assemblies with basic failure confirmation & recreation, teardown inspections, documentation while paired with critical thinking to determine failure mechanisms
• Utilizing basic and analytical tools covering various analysis techniques. Examples include hand tools, logging DMM, grinder & polishers, precision diamond saws, 2D Xray systems, and elemental identification tools
• Documenting the steps through sample inspections, replication tests, and teardowns. Examples including use of Word, Excel, project tracking systems such as Jira, visual & optical image capture

• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics or equivalent relevant experience
• 1 year of hands‑on experience working in an analytical lab, as an automotive technician, or similar highlighting dexterous ability and problem‑solving skills
• Familiarity with deconstructing electrical or electromechanical assemblies to their subcomponents, while being able to identify types of sub‑components of an assembly
• Capability to fully dissemble and reassemble electromechanical assemblies maintaining functionality and form of original state
• Demonstrate understanding of automotive electromechanical assemblies and their theories of operation
• Experience with advanced tools typically involved in electromechanical failure analysis such as oscilloscopes, CAN/LIN tools, tensile testing systems, pressure/leak testers, and machine shop equipment

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: $84,000 - $192,000/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.