Field Reliability Engineer, Drive Units
Description For Field Reliability Engineer, Drive Units
Tesla is seeking a Field Reliability Engineer for their Drive Units team, focusing on improving customer experience through quality assurance and problem-solving. This role combines hands-on engineering with analytical expertise, specifically targeting Tesla's electric vehicle components including inverters, motors, and gearboxes.
The position offers a unique opportunity to work directly with Tesla's cutting-edge electric vehicle technology, performing detailed failure analysis and implementing solutions that directly impact product quality. The engineer will be responsible for identifying, analyzing, and resolving issues affecting drive units across Tesla's vehicle lineup, including Model S/3/X/Y, Semi, and CyberTruck.
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys hands-on technical work combined with analytical problem-solving. You'll use various analytical tools and techniques, including electrical debugging, X-Ray analysis, microscopic inspection, and functional testing. The position requires strong collaboration with multiple engineering teams and suppliers to drive quality improvements.
The compensation package is highly competitive, ranging from $84,000 to $222,000 annually, plus additional cash and stock awards. Tesla offers comprehensive benefits including medical coverage with zero payroll deductions, dental and vision plans, 401(k) with employer match, and various family-friendly benefits.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong engineering background, preferably in electrical or mechanical engineering, with a passion for problem-solving and attention to detail. Experience with Python and data analysis tools is valuable. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy while working with cutting-edge electric vehicle technology.
Responsibilities For Field Reliability Engineer, Drive Units
- Drive issue resolution from root cause analysis to countermeasure implementation
- Identify root cause by performing detailed hands-on failure analysis
- Design and conduct experiments on drive units
- Analyze and interpret field and diagnostic logs/data
- Monitor product field performance
- Provide upfront feedback in design reviews
- Collaborate with engineers, suppliers, and contract manufacturers
Requirements For Field Reliability Engineer, Drive Units
- Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent experience
- Prior applicable experience in Failure Analysis, Quality, Service in consumer electronics or automotive
- Exceptional problem solving and Failure Analysis skills
- Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking
- Ability to use tools and business system applications
- Programming knowledge in Python
- Broad technical background
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Benefits For Field Reliability Engineer, Drive Units
- Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental and vision plans
- Company Paid HSA Contribution
- Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
- LGBTQ+ care concierge services
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time
- Back-up childcare
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
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