Engineering Technician, Failure Analysis, Battery Electronics

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Engineering Technician, Failure Analysis, Battery Electronics

| Job Category | Engineering & Information Technology | | Location | Palo Alto, California | | Req. ID | 267276 | | Job Type | Full-time |

What to Expect

Tesla’s Battery Electronics (BE) Team is seeking a skilled Failure Analysis Technician to investigate and diagnose hardware failures, ensuring the reliability of our cutting-edge Battery Management System (BMS) PCBAs and supporting product development at Tesla. These PCBAs are the backbone of our automotive and energy products, providing safety management, battery management, and charge control functions that are essential to the operation of our high voltage systems. Our dynamic and fast-paced environment is perfect for individuals who thrive in a collaborative and innovative setting. This role involves hands-on work with prototype hardware, conducting detailed failure analysis, and collaborating closely with engineering teams to drive innovation and quality in our products.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct hands-on failure analysis on failed parts, components, or systems

• Perform physical inspections, teardowns, disassembly, and sample preparation

• Collect, analyze, and interpret data to identify failure modes and root causes

• Document findings in detailed reports, including photos, measurements, and recommendations for corrective actions

• Manage device under test inventory, maintain test equipment, and ensure adherence to safety and regulatory standards

• Collaborate with hardware and firmware engineers to support product development and testing of Battery Management System PCBAs

• Perform rework, assembly, and debugging of prototype hardware, including basic printed circuit board assembly soldering

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the engineering industry

• Knowledge of electronic circuits, schematics, and assembly techniques

• Proven hands-on skills in assembling, disassembling, and modifying prototype hardware, with proficiency in basic printed circuit board assembly soldering and rework

• Experience using lab equipment, including multimeters, power supplies, and oscilloscopes

• Solid debugging and failure analysis skills for electronic circuits

• Ability to independently execute tests with minimal oversight from engineers

• High awareness of safety hazards, procedures, and best practices, with experience working with High Voltage systems

• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

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:

• 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

• Expected Compensation

• $33.60 - $56.40/hour + 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.

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