Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Field Reliability Engineer - Autopilot Hardware

Hardware Validation & TestingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePalo Alto, CA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

One to five years of hands-on experience in failure analysis, reliability, electronics debugging, or related embedded or electromechanical hardware; new graduates with a strong hardware background and co-op or internship experience are also welcome.
A degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics, or equivalent experience.
Familiarity with circuit-level components such as voltage regulators, power management integrated circuits, Ethernet switches, IMUs and sensors, and the ability to read and interpret datasheets to ramp quickly on new parts.
Hands-on PCBA or electrical-system debugging and testing experience.
Familiarity with Linux, Python and SQL for board interaction, data review and fleet queries.
Ability to work on-site in the lab most days, with limited remote flexibility.

Responsibilities

Investigate field failures on Autopilot Hardware PCBAs, including systems-on-chip, memory, Ethernet, IMUs, power components and related integrated circuits, across all vehicle platforms.
Use lab and board tools to isolate issues on Autopilot PCBAs, including oscilloscopes, X-ray, computed tomography, thermal imaging, and CAN, kernel and system-on-chip logs.
Apply first-principles analysis and the 5-Why method to identify root causes, and engage suppliers for failure analysis when necessary.
Drive containment and corrective actions through implementation and validation with the team and partner organizations.
Use Python and SQL to review field data, identify trends and prioritize investigations; the work is approximately 20% data analysis and 80% hands-on hardware.
Collaborate with Autopilot hardware, software, firmware, systems integration, sensing, supplier industrialization and other teams as needed for failure investigations.
Communicate findings, risks and status to peers and leadership, and help the team track root causes, countermeasures, repair rates and reliability trends.
Own the subsystem end to end, from initial failure through validated countermeasures.

Desired Qualifications

Manufacturing, supplier or new product introduction exposure.
Experience with DDR or other high-speed interfaces, Ethernet or automotive electronics.
Student competition experience or substantial personal hardware projects.

Category	Engineering & Information Technology
Location	PALO ALTO, California
Requisition ID	280217
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<div class="MSWordContent"><p>Improve customer experience of Tesla vehicles by improving field reliability of Autopilot hardware. Own failure analysis, root cause, containment and corrective action for Autopilot HW across all vehicle lines while maintaining a close partnership with Autopilot HW, SW, FW, systems integration, sensing, supplier industrialization and related engineering teams. This is a highly hands onhands-on individual contributor role, involving . primarily bench and lab work, with supporting fleet and service data analysis. You own the subsystem end to end, from first failure through validated countermeasures.</div>

Job Responsibilities

Investigate field failures on the Autopilot Hardware PCBA (SoC, memory, Ethernet, IMU, power and related ICs) across all vehicle platforms
Use lab and board tools to isolate issues on Autopilot PCBAs with oscilloscopes, X ray, CT, thermal imaging and CAN/kernel/SoC logs
Apply first principles and 5-Why thinking to reach root cause and engage suppliers for FA when necessary
Drive containment and corrective actions through implementation and validation with your team and partner orgs
Use Python and SQL to review field data and find trends to prioritize investigations (20% data, 80% hands-on hardware)
Collaborate across Autopilot HW, SW, FW, systems integration, sensing, supplier industrialization and others depending on the nature of the failure mode investigation
Clearly communicate findings, risks, and status to peers and leadership & help the team track root-cause, countermeasure, repair rates and reliability trends

Job Requirements

1–5 years hands-on experience in failure analysis, reliability, electronics debug, or related embedded/electro-mechanical hardware. New grads with strong hardware background, co-op or internship experience are also welcome
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent experience
Familiarity with circuit-level components i.e. voltage regulators, PMICs, Ethernet switches, IMU/sensors, etc. and reading/interpreting datasheets to ramp quickly on new parts
Hands-on PCBA or electrical-system debug and testing
Familiarity with Linux, Python, and SQL for board interaction, data review, and fleet queries
Strong attention to detail, structured problem-solving, and clear written/verbal communication
Able to work on-site in the lab most days (primarily in-person, limited remote flexibility)
Manufacturing, supplier or NPI exposure (helpful, not required)
Experience with DDR/high-speed interfaces, Ethernet or automotive electronics (helpful, not required)
Student competition or substantial personal HW projects (helpful, not required)

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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