Tesla · 1 day ago
Engineering Technician, Failure Analysis, Electromechanical
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$24.40/hr - $56.40/hr
4+ years expTesla is an industry leading company focused on improving the experience of their products through failure analysis. The Engineering Technician will support failure analysis activities for electromechanical assemblies, utilizing various analysis techniques to diagnose and document failure mechanisms.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Support failure analysis activities for electromechanical assemblies with basic failure confirmation & recreation, teardown inspections, documentation while paired with critical thinking to determine failure mechanisms
Utilize basic and analytical tools covering various analysis techniques. Examples include hand tools, logging DMM, grinder & polishers, precision diamond saws, 2D X-ray systems, and elemental identification tools
Document the steps through multiple sample inspections, replication tests, and teardowns. Examples include use of Word, Excel, project tracking systems such as Jira, visual & optical image capture
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma with College Degree preferred. Similar achievement of mentorship or trade schooling certification as a substitute
4+ Years of hands-on experience working in an analytical lab, as an automotive technician, extensive do it yourself skillset, or similar highlighting dexterous ability and problem-solving skills
Able to mentor junior members in soldering, use of hand tools, basic electrical debug, entry level fabrication, as well as inspection and analysis techniques
Capability to fully dissemble and reassemble electromechanical assemblies while maintaining functionality and form of original state
Able to demonstrate understanding of automotive electromechanical assemblies and their theories of operation
Experience with advanced tools typically involved in electromechanical failure analysis (e.g. oscilloscopes, CAN/LIN tools, tensile testing systems, pressure/leak testers, machine shop equipment)
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
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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