Field Reliability Engineer, Low Voltage

The Field Reliability Engineering team at Tesla aims to enhance the reliability and quality of our vehicles through various efforts. Our engineers are responsible for monitoring product performance, conducting field investigations, performing data analysis, and identifying root causes of issues. This role requires a proactive approach and a diverse set of skills.

What You'll Do

• Monitor field performance of products and identify opportunities for improvements
• 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
• Contribute to ongoing efforts for continuous improvement at Tesla, actively driving activities towards enhancing vehicle reliability

What You'll Bring

• 0-5+ years of hands-on experience in failure analysis, reliability, systems architecture, or related electro-mechanical systems, with a demonstrated problem-solving ability
• 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 systems
• 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 and demonstrated success in applying statistical methods in data analysis
• Degree in electrical, mechatronic, or similar fields/equivalent experience required
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment a plus

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans
• HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• 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
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation

$91,600 - $195,600/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits