Staff Failure Analysis Engineer, Discrete Devices

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 on the team are responsible for a wide variety of Vehicle and Energy systems including the existing fleet and new products under development. The discrete devices failure analysis engineer will be responsible for driving end to end root cause analysis of semiconductor components utilized in Tesla products. The discrete devices failure analysis engineer will also be expected to clearly convey investigation results to stakeholders and assist in driving corrective action when necessary. This is a high-visibility, individual contributor role that requires extensive hands-on failure analysis of electrical 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.

What You'll Do

Utilize analytical tools and techniques to support failure analysis investigations on low and high voltage electronic components at package and die level

Perform functional testing and board level debug to reproduce symptoms, isolate failing components, and confirm electrical failure modes

Perform fault isolation on discrete devices, low voltage controllers, and high voltage semiconductor power devices

Perform sample preparation techniques to facilitate component fault isolation including mechanical cross section, parallel lapping, chemical decapsulation, chemical etching and plasma etching

Collaborate with engineers from Design, Quality, Manufacturing Test, and Supplier Industrialization teams to support containment and to propose corrective actions for defects found in failure analysis

Produce written reports that clearly convey results of failure with guidance

Create design of experiments to test hypotheses and gain knowledge on recreating failure

What You'll Bring

Bachelor of Science Degree in Material Science, Electrical, Mechanical, or Electromechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience

5 years hands on experience in discrete device and semiconductor failure analysis

Proficient operator of Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM, Dual Beam SEM/FIB Preferred) and other electrical/material analysis techniques

Proficient in semiconductor fault isolation techniques such as Optical Beam Induced Resistance Change, Photon Emission Microscopy, and Lock in Thermography

Proficient in sample preparation techniques such as cross sectioning, chemical decapsulation, and IC delayering

Proficient at reading schematics, datasheets, and troubleshooting analog and digital circuits

Deep understanding of semiconductor fabrication, theory, and usage is preferred

Hands-on experience with electrical testing tools like DMM, Power Supplies, and Oscilloscopes

Strong written and verbal communication skills required (English)

Demonstrated interpersonal skills through team projects or leadership roles

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:

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

$128,000 - $258,000/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.

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