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Location: Palo Alto, CA
The Role
Tesla Energy Failure Analysis team is looking for a highly motivated individual who is excited about solving real-life power electronics hardware issues around renewables integration. As an intern in this position, you will have an opportunity to root cause failed field returned high power/high voltage electronics hardware and provide solutions/suggestions to improve future Tesla products.
What You'll Do
Investigate high power electronics PCBAs, low voltage electronics PCBAs and battery electronic systems to identify root cause of failure in Tesla’s productsDesign and conduct experiments to replicate failures on power conversion and low voltage PCBA's including board rework and FW/HW testingBring very strong and hands-on experience electrical test equipment: Power Supplies, Multimeter, Oscilloscopes, and other common equipmentUse analytical tools and techniques including electrical debug, X-Ray, microscopic inspection, cross sectioning, thermography, and functional testing
What You'll Bring
Pursuing a degree in Electrical, Electronic Engineering, or related filed Proficiency at reading schematics and troubleshooting analog and digital circuitsStrong demonstrable hands-on experience with electrical test equipment: Power Supplies, Multimeter, Oscilloscopes, and other common equipmentExperience with soldering, and instrumentation is desirableWillingness to learn different failure analysis techniques including 2D and 3D X-Ray, Cross Sectioning, SEM, and FLIR Thermography
Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:
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 an option with a $0 payroll contribution Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance Employee Assistance Program Sick time after 90 days of employment 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 Commuter benefits Employee discounts and perks program
Expected Compensation
$20.00 - $50.00/hour + 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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