Tesla · 2 days ago
Test Engineering Technician, Failure Analysis
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$24.40/hr - $56.40/hrTesla is a leading electric vehicle manufacturer, and they are seeking a Test Engineering Technician for their Failure Analysis Team. The role involves hands-on failure analysis of electronic systems and components to determine root causes and improve products in collaboration with engineering teams.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Support failure analysis engineers in sample preparation process of discrete devices
Utilize machining tools to perform teardown of top-level assemblies and isolate components
Perform sample preparation via mechanical polishing and cross sectioning of isolated components for further failure analysis
Relay results via written and verbal reports
Qualification
Required
Possess reasonable mechanical skills and a keen analytical mindset
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and prioritization skills required
Preferred
Machine shop or CNC machining experience a strong plus
Some familiarity with basic electrical measurements using digital multimeter and power supply a plus
Proficiency in soldering a plus
Proven capacity to rapidly acquire new knowledge and make impactful contributions in a rapidly changing environment
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.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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