Field Reliability Engineer, Low Voltage

The Field Reliability Engineering team's mission is to improve customer experience of Tesla products by reducing field issues, in collaboration with large cross-section of other Engineering teams. Engineers on the team have the responsibility for one or more vehicle systems or components across all automotive products. This role is a highly hands-on individual contributor position, encompassing various duties such as data analysis, hands-on failure analysis, and driving containment actions. We are in search of a multi-faceted engineer who will assume responsibility for all aspects related to efforts aimed at enhancing the reliability and quality of our vehicles. This role requires a diverse skill set and a proactive approach to contribute effectively to the team's goals. * Monitor field performance of products and identify opportunities for improvements * Contribute to ongoing efforts for continuous improvement at Tesla, actively driving activities towards enhancing vehicle reliability, contributing to the continual optimization of Tesla's products and processes * Execute field investigation: * Data analysis to identify trends and support prioritization of investigations * Perform vehicle and component level debug 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 the engineering system, gather buy-in from engineering peers and leadership on improvement priorities and urgency * 0-5+ years of hands-on experience in failure analysis, reliability, systems architecture, or related electro-mechanical systems, with a demonstrated problem-solving ability (For out of school candidates, Co-ops, or participation in student competitions such as Formula SAE, Baja SAE; Solar vehicle. Strong project that demonstrates problem solving skills, also accepted) * A background in electronics or automotive (with an electrical engineering focus) is preferred, or an equivalent qualification * Hands-on experience in debugging and testing electrical systems in the automotive or a comparable industry, including wire harnesses, components, ECUs, and/or embedded systems * Broad technical background, with previous experience in problem solving and failure analysis on multiple (Proficient in PCBA level troubleshooting and debugging) * Strong interpersonal and communication skills are an absolute requirement * Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking * Programming Languages & Tools: Python, UNIX * Demonstrated success in applying statistical methods in data analysis * Degree in Electrical, Mechatronic, or similar fields or equivalent experience * Previous experience in a manufacturing environment a plus

Created: 2025-01-31