Field Reliability Engineer, Low Voltage
Description For Field Reliability Engineer, Low Voltage
The Field Reliability Engineering team at Tesla is responsible for improving customer experience of Tesla products by reducing field issues, in collaboration with various Engineering teams. As a Field Reliability Engineer for Low Voltage systems, you will be a highly hands-on individual contributor, responsible for one or more vehicle systems or components across all automotive products. Your role will encompass data analysis, hands-on failure analysis, and driving containment actions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Monitoring field performance of products and identifying improvement opportunities
- Contributing to ongoing efforts for continuous improvement at Tesla
- Executing field investigations through data analysis, vehicle and component level debug, and failure analysis
- Identifying root causes using 1st principles and 5why methodology
- Coordinating and dispatching field failure investigations
- Driving containment and corrective action implementation
- Communicating field performance of engineering systems to peers and leadership
This role requires a diverse skill set, including experience in failure analysis, reliability, systems architecture, or related electro-mechanical systems. A background in electronics or automotive (with an electrical engineering focus) is preferred. You should have hands-on experience in debugging and testing electrical systems, including wire harnesses, components, ECUs, and embedded systems.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, along with attention to detail and analytical thinking. Proficiency in programming languages like Python and familiarity with UNIX is required. You should also have experience applying statistical methods in data analysis.
This position offers a competitive salary range of $84,000 - $192,000 annually, plus cash and stock awards, and a comprehensive benefits package. Tesla is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment, and provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
Responsibilities For Field Reliability Engineer, Low Voltage
- Monitor field performance of products and identify opportunities for improvements
- Contribute to ongoing efforts for continuous improvement at Tesla
- Execute field investigations through data analysis and failure analysis
- Identify root-cause of problems using 1st principles and 5why methodology
- Coordinate and dispatch field failure investigations
- Drive containment and corrective action implementation
- Communicate field performance of engineering systems to peers and leadership
Requirements For Field Reliability Engineer, Low Voltage
- 0-5+ years of hands-on experience in failure analysis, reliability, systems architecture, or related electro-mechanical systems
- Background in electronics or automotive (with an electrical engineering focus) preferred
- Hands-on experience in debugging and testing electrical systems in automotive or comparable industry
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking
- Proficiency in Python and UNIX
- Experience applying statistical methods in data analysis
- Degree in Electrical, Mechatronic, or similar fields or equivalent experience
Benefits For Field Reliability Engineer, Low Voltage
- Medical insurance (Aetna PPO and HSA plans)
- Dental insurance (including orthodontic coverage)
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off (sick and vacation time)
- Paid holidays
- Back-up childcare
- Parenting support resources
- Employee Assistance Program
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- LGBTQ+ care concierge services
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
