Field Reliability Engineering Technician, Drive Unit

The Field Reliability Team's mission is to identify the root causes of issues and uncover opportunities to improve Tesla's products by reducing customer-facing problems, in close collaboration with other Engineering teams. Engineers and Technicians on the team are responsible for a wide variety of vehicle product systems across existing models. This is a hands-on contributor role focused on failure analysis and root-cause activities.

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Technician to execute a variety of technical tasks supporting ongoing failure analysis. The successful candidate will work directly with Field Reliability Engineers to perform sample preparation, mechanical inspection, electrical testing, teardowns, and other analytical work.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a laboratory or similar manufacturing environment and will be comfortable with a wide range of analytical techniques, spanning precision mechanical inspection through electrical debugging and data acquisition. Exceptional attention to detail, the ability to follow step-by-step instructions, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset are essential.

As an industry-leading company, Tesla offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced, dynamic, and highly visible role

• Coordinate incoming hardware returned for failure analysis and manage part inventory
• Triage hardware for issues as requested by engineers
• Perform teardowns, disassembly, and detailed inspections on drive unit assemblies, including motors, inverters, and gearboxes
• Support root-cause analysis from issue identification through countermeasure implementation
• Design and perform experiments to evaluate failure hypotheses
• Evaluate and document results, including photographic evidence and quantitative measurements
• 1+ years of industry experience (or equivalent) in an analytical laboratory or similar manufacturing environment
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience preferred
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, including the ability to disassemble and reassemble components without instructions
• Proficiency in mechanical fabrication, with experience in machine shop operations and expert-level skills with hand and power tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to use basic electrical tools such as power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other common equipment
• Knowledge of electrical hazards, including precautionary measures around high-voltage equipment and spinning machinery
• Interest in electric motors and geartrains

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

$24.40 - $65.40/hour + 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.