Design Validation Engineer

Tesla's Electronics Test and Automation Group (ETAG) is the primary point of contact for ensuring the highest quality vehicle, silicon, and robotics electronics for our customers. Our mission is to develop test automation equipment, architect software automation frameworks, and provide hardware, software, and data infrastructure for Tesla electronics communities worldwide.

We are seeking a multifaceted Electrical Engineer with a strong focus on board-level failure analysis. This role involves all aspects of identifying, analyzing, root-causing, implementing countermeasures for, and reporting on issues affecting low-voltage PCBAs, including but not limited to body controllers and car computers. You will collaborate with test engineers within the group to quickly mitigate issues and implement countermeasures at suppliers and factories, improving product quality, reliability, and durability.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver with excellent analytical and organizational skills, who thrives in a fast-paced environment that rewards superior performance. You should be passionate about innovation, eager to develop new skills, and excited to contribute to the next generation of engineering tools and systems.

• Collaborate with Electronics Design Engineers, Quality Engineers, Supplier Engineers, and Contract Manufacturers to monitor product performance, identify trending issues, and prioritize them based on severity, occurrence, and/or cost of each failure mode
• Conduct detailed failure analysis, identifying root causes of problems-perform board-level debugging to isolate faults for physical failure analysis (FA)
• Apply knowledge of electrical engineering and PCBA manufacturing to drive containment and corrective actions into production, design, suppliers, and firmware
• Participate in continuous improvement activities and implement preventive actions
• Share lessons learned from previous field issues; provide upfront feedback by participating in design reviews to ensure product performance, reliability, and manufacturability issues are identified and risks mitigated (e.g., via DFMEAs)
• Contribute to ongoing optimization of products and processes (e.g., performance, cost, and technology)

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a similar field required or equivalent experience
• Preferably 2+ years of hands-on experience in a role such as Failure Analysis, Quality, or Service in the consumer electronics or automotive industry
• Broad technical background with the ability to work effectively with engineering, manufacturing, service, and supplier teams across a wide variety of issues; strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for building effective relationships within Tesla and externally
• Exceptional problem-solving and failure analysis skills, with strong attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Proficient in PCBA-level troubleshooting and debugging; experience with embedded systems such as ARM microcontrollers or FPGAs is a plus
• Knowledge of applying statistical methods and tools to manage, synthesize, and interpret data
• Proficiency in programming languages and tools such as Python, Minitab, JMP, or similar is a strong plus
• Previous experience in a fast-paced, high-pressure manufacturing environment is a plus

Along 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 deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

Pay 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.