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Reliability Engineer, Low Voltage Electronics

Tesla Motors, Inc.
84,000 - 222,000 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Palo Alto
Jan 14, 2026
What to Expect We are looking foraReliability Engineer with a strong background in low voltage electronicsystems tojoin ourreliability team.In this role, you will play a key role in designing reliability into our ground-breakingvehicle products. As a successful candidate, you will follow the reliability lifecycle ofthese productsfrom concept to design, development, manufacturing, and field operation to design-in, confirm and grow exceptional reliability at every stage. This role is highly engaging, andyou will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to understand emerging designs and architectures. You willbe responsible for identifyingrisks associated withelectronicmodulesandthe electronic systemsthey interact with. You will identifyappropriate stressesthat our products must pass and create test plans, which will be used to assess the reliability of our products. You will provide reliability analyses anduse your engineering knowledge to helpimprove the reliability of our products. You must have a genuine passion for engineering products that will fundamentally change the world, and you must be self-motivated with the desire to push boundaries. If you have a strong technical first-principles understanding, excellent problem-solving skills, and a genuine fascination for engineering, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to thecutting-edgetechnology of Tesla's products and shape the future. It comes natural to you to deliver results under high pressure with tight schedules. The level of this position will bedeterminedat the time of the interview. What You'll Do Apply solid knowledge of reliability methodsas well aslow voltage electronicsto design accelerated test plans for design validation and demonstration of reliability growth Analyze field usage and environmental conditions tooptimizerequirement setting and test methods Facilitate and lead design FMEA sessions to assess product risks,deep dive into the governing physics of failure, determinevalidation test plans and drive reliable design choices Work withdesign, test,manufacturing quality, supplier quality, and service engineeringtoidentifyroot causesand drive resolution for failures originating in testing andin thefield Generate processvalidation test plansto implementatsuppliers, and drive root cause corrective action with suppliersto resolve production process issues Provide reliability design guidelines and apply reliability lessons learned to enable continuous improvement What You'll Bring Degree in Electrical Engineering,MaterialsEngineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or equivalent experience 2+ years of experience workingonlow voltageelectronicassemblies(such aselectronic control units (ECUs), computers, sensors,audios,ordisplays) and electroniccomponents(such asintegrated circuits (ICs), discrete semiconductors,sensors,andpassive components) Proficiencyin understanding the intricaciesand failure modesofelectricalsystems andcomponentswithinelectric vehicles Understanding of Highly Accelerated testing methods and governing equations fordifferent typesof accelerationmodelsandstrong experience with burn-in testing, Environmental Stress Screening (ESS), Ongoing Reliability Testing (ORT) Working knowledge of applied statistics, and experience with statistical software such as JMP Familiarity with Reliability software such asReliaSoftSynthesis Platform, including Weibull++ Experience withfailure analysis techniques such as optical microscopy, SEM,EDX, CT,CSAM,FTIR, X-ray, andcross-sectioning Self-driven and focused individual with a proven ability to manage parallel tasks effectively, with a desire to work in a fast-paced environment Proven ability to remain engaged, proactive, and positive in tough circumstances Compensation and Benefits 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 $84,000 - $222,000/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.