Staff Failure Analysis Engineer, Discrete Devices

About the role

Staff Failure Analysis Engineer, Discrete Devices | Tesla (Engineering & Information Technology)

Location: PALO ALTO, California | Req ID: 259286 | Job Type: Full-time

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

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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

Expected Compensation$91,600 - $234,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.