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Failure Analysis Engineer, High Voltage Battery

Tesla
Sunnyvale, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2025

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 large cross-section 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 role will focus on Failure Analysis activities on high voltage battery systems and sub-components, including teardown and inspection development, tool creation, and coordination with testing teams.

Responsibilities

  • Develop methods and execute teardown and failure analysis investigations on high voltage battery packs, modules, and related components
  • Work with electrical and mechanical test equipment to characterize failed components
  • Work with CNC, Waterjet, and other machine-shop / fabrication equipment to develop new teardown techniques
  • Document and communicate findings, techniques, and procedures
  • Present FA findings in broad team meetings
  • Coordinate and cross train other engineers and technicians

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Proficient in electrical measurements using DMM, Oscilloscope, and Power Supplies
  • Strong CAD experience in CATIA, Solidworks, or similar
  • Experience working in a machine shop / fabrication shop
  • Experience with CNC, Waterjet, Laser Cutters, etc preferred
  • Compensation and Benefits

    Benefits

    Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire :

  • Aetna PPO and HSA plans >
  • 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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.

    Salary : $84,000 - $192,000

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