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Field Reliability Engineer, Low Voltage

Tesla
Sunnyvale, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2025

The Field Reliability Engineering team's mission is to improve customer experience of Tesla products by reducing field issues, in collaboration with large cross-section of other Engineering teams.

Engineers on the team have the responsibility for one or more vehicle systems or components across all automotive products. This role is a highly hands-on individual contributor position, encompassing various duties such as data analysis, hands-on failure analysis, and driving containment actions. We are in search of a multi-faceted engineer who will assume responsibility for all aspects related to efforts aimed at enhancing the reliability and quality of our vehicles. This role requires a diverse skill set and a proactive approach to contribute effectively to the team's goals.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor field performance of products and identify opportunities for improvements
  • Contribute to ongoing efforts for continuous improvement at Tesla, actively driving activities towards enhancing vehicle reliability, contributing to the continual optimization of Tesla's products and processes
  • Execute field investigation :
  • Data analysis to identify trends and support prioritization of investigations
  • Perform vehicle and component level debug and failure analysis
  • Identify root-cause of problems using 1st principles and 5why methodology
  • Coordinate and dispatch field failure investigations
  • Drive containment and corrective action implementation
  • Communicate field performance of the engineering system, gather buy-in from engineering peers and leadership on improvement priorities and urgency

Requirements

  • 0-5 years of hands-on experience in failure analysis, reliability, systems architecture, or related electro-mechanical systems, with a demonstrated problem-solving ability (For out of school candidates, Co-ops, or participation in student competitions such as Formula SAE, Baja SAE; Solar vehicle. Strong project that demonstrates problem solving skills, also accepted)
  • A background in electronics or automotive (with an electrical engineering focus) is preferred, or an equivalent qualification
  • Hands-on experience in debugging and testing electrical systems in the automotive or a comparable industry, including wire harnesses, components, ECUs, and / or embedded systems
  • Broad technical background, with previous experience in problem solving and failure analysis on multiple (Proficient in PCBA level troubleshooting and debugging)
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills are an absolute requirement
  • Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking
  • Programming Languages & Tools : Python, UNIX
  • Demonstrated success in applying statistical methods in data analysis
  • Degree in Electrical, Mechatronic, or similar fields or equivalent experience
  • Previous experience in a manufacturing environment a plus
  • 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 - $222,000 / 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 - $222,000

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