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Engineering Technician, HV Power Devices Failure Analysis

Tesla
Sunnyvale, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/22/2026
What To Expect
The Failure Analysis Team’s mission is to determine root cause and contributing factors to improve Tesla’s products in collaboration with a large cross-section of other engineering teams. Engineers and Technicians on the team are responsible for a wide variety of Vehicle and Energy systems including the existing fleet and new products under development. This is a high-visibility, individual contributor role that requires extensive hands-on failure analysis of electronic components.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, fast-learning individual who will work closely with experienced engineers on analyzing, root causing, and reporting on electronic component issues involving systems such as infotainment, low voltage, power electronics, and battery systems among others.

As an industry leading company, Tesla offers the opportunity to work on leading products and cutting edge technology in a fast paced, dynamic, and high visibility role.

What You'll Do

  • Support Failure analysis engineers on diagnosing fault and root causing on electrical components
  • Apply analytical tools and techniques to perform initial fault isolation nondestructively: Optical Microscope, 2D XRAY and Scanning Acoustic Microscopy
  • Perform basic electrical tests using power supply, Digital Multimeter and Curve Tracer
  • Assist in sample preparation using techniques such as cross-sectioning and chemical etching


  • What You'll Bring

  • Proven capacity to rapidly acquire new knowledge and make impactful contributions in a rapidly changing environment
  • Possess reasonable mechanical skills and a keen analytical mindset
  • Some familiarity with basic electrical measurements using Digital Multimeter and Power Supply
  • Excellent organizational and prioritization skills required
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required
  • Machine shop or CNC machining experience a strong plus
  • Mechanical cross section and any chemical etching knowledge a strong plus


  • Benefits
    Compensation and 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

    $30.50 - $58.33/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.

    Salary : $31 - $58

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