Sr. Failure Analysis Engineer, Electromechanical

Tesla Motors, Inc.
84,000 - 192,000 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Palo Alto
Jan 07, 2026
What to Expect The Failure Analysis Team's mission is todetermineroot cause and contributing factors to improve the experience of Tesla's products by reducing field issues, in collaboration witha communityof other engineering teams. Engineers and technicians on the teamare responsible fora wide variety of vehicle and energy product systems for existing models and models in development. This extremely high visibility individual contributor role requires extensive hands-on work focused on electromechanical failure analysis and root cause activities. We areseekingan enthusiastic, fast-learningengineerwho finds enjoyment in understanding how things work and how we can correct and prevent issues from occurring. They willbe responsible for assistancewith diagnosing electromechanical concerns. A successful candidate will need to be familiar with various analysis techniques involving non-destructive and destructive techniques. Examples of those include capturing and understanding 2D X-ray data, mechanical sample preparation,assembly tear down, cross sectioning, basic electricalfault isolation, andsummarizing findingswhilereporting mechanismand cause of failure.They will work alongside experienced engineers whileutilizingsophisticated failure analysis tools toidentifyfailure mechanismsobservedin engineering, production, and field environments. As an industry leading company, Tesla offers the opportunity to work on industry leading products and bleeding edge technology in a fast paced, dynamic, and high visibility role. What You'll Do Lead and support analysis activities for electromechanical assemblies,ultimately leadinga collaborative team to failure mechanism, root cause, and corrective action for various issues across Tesla's product portfolio Toutilizeintermediate and advanced analytical tools covering various analysis techniques. Examples include familiarization with optical microscopes, sample preparation devices, Industrial X-rayincluding 2D and 3D techniques, SEMwithEDS, XRF, LIBS, FTIR,and others Be or become familiar with a multitude of electromechanical assemblies and their theories of operation and apply that knowledge for understanding ofpossible failuremodes and mechanisms What You'll Bring Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering, with proven application of knowledge in recent job history, or equivalent experience Understanding ofmultiplenon-destructive and destructive analysis tools andperceptionof the operating theory behind those 4+ Years of hands-on experience working in an analytical lab, automotive repair, or similar roles highlighting dexterous ability and problem-solving skills Familiarity with deconstructing electrical of electromechanical assemblies to their subcomponents whilemaintainingintegrity of items Proven experience in debugging and isolation of faults in electromechanical assemblies where location of failureswas determinedusing electrical characterization tools Showcaseexamples of complicated teardown processes and how the respective candidate developed the process to lead to confirmation of a mechanism of failure 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 $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.