What To Expect
The Field Reliability team’s mission is to determine root cause and contributing factors to improve the experience of Tesla’s products by reducing field issues, in collaboration with a community of other engineering teams. Engineers and Technicians on the team are responsible for a wide variety of cell types and characterizing the various ways they can fail. This high visibility management role requires intimate knowledge of lab workflows with a focus on failure mechanisms.
In this role, you will oversee daily lab operations, ensuring safety and efficiency in high-volume failure analysis. You will manage technicians, prioritize workflow to meet QA/QC deadlines, and coordinate with engineering teams to escalate critical findings. This role requires strong leadership and organizational qualities, along with enforcing accountability within the team.
What You'll Do
Lead a shift team of failure analysis Engineering Technicians in daily lab workflows and project management
Provide hands-on support alongside Engineering Technicians to complete failure analysis
Take on continuous improvement projects within the workspaces to improve workflow efficiency and culture
Enforce compliance to all EHS policies and 5S/workplace hygiene standards across their shift
Work directly with Management and Engineering to support method development, drafting Standard Operating Procedures for new methods and maintaining upkeep of SOPs relevant to the team
Train and onboard new Engineers and Engineering Technicians to perform various operations
What You'll Bring
2+ years of Failure Analysis experience
Prior leadership experience, battery industry preferred
Strong organizational and conflict-resolution skills
Excellent problem-solving, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Comfortable working with chemicals and hazardous materials in a laboratory environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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
Expected Compensation
$120,800 - $211,200/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
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.
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