Low Voltage Controllers Reliability Engineer, Semi

What to ExpectWe are looking for a Reliability Engineer with a strong background in low voltage electronics to join our reliability team. In this role, you will play a key role in designing reliability into our ground-breaking body control modules. As a successful candidate, you will follow the reliability lifecycle of these products from concept to design, development, manufacturing, and field operation to design-in, confirm and grow exceptional reliability at every stage.This role is highly engaging, and you will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to understand emerging designs and architectures. You will be responsible for identifying risks associated with body control modules and the electronic systems they interact with. You will identify appropriate stresses that our products must pass and create test plans, which will be used to assess the reliability of our products. You will provide reliability analyses and use your engineering knowledge to help improve the reliability of our products.You must have a genuine passion for engineering products that will fundamentally change the world, and you must be self-motivated with the desire to push boundaries. If you have a strong technical first-principles understanding, excellent problem-solving skills, and a genuine fascination for engineering, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the cutting-edge technology of Tesla's products and shape the future. It comes natural to you to deliver results under high pressure with tight schedules.The level of this position will be determined at the time of the interview.What You'll DoApply solid knowledge of reliability methods as well as low voltage electronics to design accelerated test plans for design validation and demonstration of reliability growthAnalyze field usage and environmental conditions to optimize requirement setting and test methodsFacilitate and lead design FMEA sessions to assess product risks, deep dive into the governing physics of failure for body control modules, determine validation test plans and drive reliable design choicesWork with design, test, manufacturing quality, supplier quality, and service engineering to identify root causes and drive resolution for failures originating in testing and in the fieldGenerate process validation test plans to implement at suppliers, and drive root cause corrective action with suppliers to resolve production process issuesProvide reliability design guidelines and apply reliability lessons learned to enable continuous improvementWhat You'll BringBachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or equivalent experience2+ years of experience working on low voltage electronic assemblies, such as electronic control units (ECUs), computers, sensors, or connectivity, in automotive or related high-reliability applicationsProficiency in understanding the intricacies and failure modes of low voltage systems and electrical components within electric vehiclesStrong experience in electrical design with understanding of circuit diagrams, wiring diagrams, and component layouts for reliability risksUnderstanding of Highly Accelerated testing methods and governing equations for different types of acceleration modelsWorking knowledge of applied statistics, and experience with statistical software such as JMPFamiliarity with Reliability software such as ReliaSoft Synthesis Platform, including Weibull++Experience with failure analysis techniques such as optical microscopy, SEM, EDX, CT, CSAM, FTIR, X-ray, and cross-sectioningSelf-driven and focused individual with a proven ability to manage parallel tasks effectively, with a desire to work in a fast-paced environmentProven ability to remain engaged, proactive, and positive in tough circumstancesCompensation and BenefitsBenefitsAlong with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation$84,000 - $222,000/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.Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.