Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Lab Failure Analysis Engineer - LFP Cell Manufacturing

Quality EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSparks, NV, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Deep understanding of cell manufacturing and problem-solving methods such as 8D, fishbone, and Six Sigma.
Strong, demonstrable hands-on experience with product teardowns and electrical test equipment, including power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other common equipment.
Knowledge of failure analysis techniques, including 2D/3D X-ray and CT, metallurgy, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and FLIR thermography.
Familiarity with machine-shop tools, optical microscopes, cross-sectioning tools, and related sample preparation.
Familiarity with statistical data analysis tools and techniques, including Minitab, JMP, Tableau, statistical process control (SPC), and measurement system analysis (MSA)/gage repeatability and reproducibility (GR&R).
Command of English, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

Investigate manufacturing quality defects to identify root cause and contributing factors.
Lead structured problem solving, including 8D, fishbone, and Six Sigma, and drive corrective actions to closure.
Perform hands-on product teardowns and use machine-shop tools to prepare and section samples.
Use analytical tools including X-ray, CT, optical microscopy, cross-sectioning, thermography, and functional testing.
Apply statistical methods with tools such as Minitab, JMP, Tableau, SPC, and MSA/GR&R to quantify defects and confirm countermeasure effectiveness.
Collaborate with engineering, production, manufacturing, reliability, and other partners to resolve identified failure causes.
Feed teardown and failure-analysis lessons into design reviews and design failure mode and effects analyses (DFMEAs) to improve yield and reduce quality risk.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	Sparks, Nevada
Requisition ID	288367
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<div class="MSWordContent"><p>The Failure Analysis team’s mission is to determine root cause and contributing factors that improve the experience of Tesla’s energy products by reducing manufacturing quality defects and issues. This individual contributor role supports LFP cell manufacturing, partners with a broad cross-functional team including engineering, production, manufacturing, and reliability, and carries high internal visibility. It requires extensive hands-on failure analysis and root-cause work at both the subassembly and component level and the finished-product level. We are looking for a multi-faceted engineer who will identify quality risks and issues throughout cell manufacturing, lead 8D problem solving, drive corrective actions, and implement countermeasures. To be effective, the engineer must be intimately familiar with the detailed behavior of these electromechanical components and with the tools and equipment used in their design and manufacture, and will work with partner teams to root-cause manufacturing defects and implement countermeasures that improve quality, reliability, and durability.  </div>

Job Responsibilities

Investigate manufacturing quality defects to identify root cause and contributing factors
Lead structured problem solving, including 8D, fishbone, and Six Sigma, and drive corrective actions to closure
Perform hands-on product teardowns, and use machine-shop tools to prepare and section samples
Use analytical tools including X-ray, CT, optical microscopy, cross-sectioning, thermography, and functional testing
Apply statistical methods with tools such as Minitab, JMP, Tableau, SPC, and MSA/GR&R to quantify defects and confirm that countermeasures are effective
Collaborate with engineering, production, manufacturing, reliability, and other partners to resolve identified failure causes
Feed teardown and failure-analysis lessons into design reviews and DFMEAs to improve yield and reduce quality risk

Job Requirements

Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering, or equivalent experience
Deep understanding of cell manufacturing and of problem-solving methods such as 8D, fishbone, and Six Sigma
Strong, demonstrable hands-on experience with product teardowns and electrical test equipment, including power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other common equipment
Knowledge of failure analysis techniques, including 2D/3D X-ray and CT, metallurgy, FTIR, DSC, SEM, and FLIR thermography
Familiarity with machine-shop tools, optical microscopes, cross-sectioning tools, and related sample preparation
Familiarity with statistical data analysis tools and techniques, including Minitab, JMP, Tableau, SPC, and MSA/GR&R
Must have command of English language both written and verbal

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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