Tesla · 3 days ago
Staff Failure Analysis Engineer, Discrete Devices
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$128K/yr - $258K/yr
5+ years expTesla is a leading electric vehicle and clean energy company, seeking a Staff Failure Analysis Engineer for their Discrete Devices team. This role involves conducting root cause analysis of semiconductor components and collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to improve product quality.
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Responsibilities
Utilize analytical tools and techniques to support failure analysis investigations on low and high voltage electronic components at package and die level
Perform functional testing and board level debug to reproduce symptoms, isolate failing components, and confirm electrical failure modes
Perform fault isolation on discrete devices, low voltage controllers, and high voltage semiconductor power devices
Perform sample preparation techniques to facilitate component fault isolation including mechanical cross section, parallel lapping, chemical decapsulation, chemical etching and plasma etching
Collaborate with engineers from Design, Quality, Manufacturing Test, and Supplier Industrialization teams to support containment and to propose corrective actions for defects found in failure analysis
Produce written reports that clearly convey results of failure with guidance
Create design of experiments to test hypotheses and gain knowledge on recreating failure
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science Degree in Material Science, Electrical, Mechanical, or Electromechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
5+ years hands on experience in discrete device and semiconductor failure analysis
Proficient operator of Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM, Dual Beam SEM/FIB Preferred) and other electrical/material analysis techniques
Proficient in semiconductor fault isolation techniques such as Optical Beam Induced Resistance Change, Photon Emission Microscopy, and Lock in Thermography
Proficient in sample preparation techniques such as cross sectioning, chemical decapsulation, and IC delayering
Proficient at reading schematics, datasheets, and troubleshooting analog and digital circuits
Strong written and verbal communication skills required (English)
Demonstrated interpersonal skills through team projects or leadership roles
Preferred
Deep understanding of semiconductor fabrication, theory, and usage is preferred
Hands-on experience with electrical testing tools like DMM, Power Supplies, and Oscilloscopes
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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