Tesla · 1 day ago
Sr. Failure Analysis Engineer, Electromechanical
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$84K/yr - $192K/yr
4+ years expTesla is an industry leading company focused on innovative products and technology. They are seeking a Senior Failure Analysis Engineer to lead analysis activities for electromechanical assemblies, identifying failure mechanisms and corrective actions across Tesla’s product portfolio.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
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Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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