Job Description

Locations

• Palo Alto, California, United States

Salary

Skills Required

• PCBA testingintermediate
• component-level troubleshootingintermediate
• rework/repairintermediate
• First Article Inspections (FAI)intermediate
• HV testingintermediate
• Build and prototype PCBAsintermediate
• cable harnessesintermediate
• test fixturesintermediate
• Read and interpret electronic schematicsintermediate
• datasheetsintermediate
• layout filesintermediate
• non-destructive failure analysisintermediate
• diagnostic equipmentintermediate
• advanced solderingintermediate
• rework on fine-pitch SMT components (QFN, QFP, SOP, BGA, 0201, SMD, multilayer)intermediate
• build and validate custom wiring harnessesintermediate
• test setupsintermediate
• Analyze CAN logsintermediate
• vehicle historyintermediate
• documentation of test proceduresintermediate
• standard operating proceduresintermediate
• global PCBA shipmentsintermediate
• testingintermediate
• bringing up boardsintermediate
• assembling cable harnessesintermediate
• building test fixturesintermediate
• high-voltage (HV) testingintermediate
• interpreting electronic schematicsintermediate
• non-destructive failure analysis on PCBAsintermediate
• troubleshoot issuesintermediate
• specialized equipmentintermediate
• root cause of failing PCBAsintermediate
• advanced soldering and rework tasksintermediate
• fine-pitch package SMT components such as QFN, QFP, SOP, BGA, 0201 components, SMDs, and multilayer PCBA boardsintermediate
• validate custom wiring harnessesintermediate
• PCBA test setups/fixturesintermediate
• documentation of test procedures and findingsintermediate
• standard operating proceduresintermediate
• shipment of PCBAsintermediate

Responsibilities

• Provide R&D engineering support including PCBA testing, component-level troubleshooting, rework/repair, First Article Inspections (FAI), and HV testing
• Build and prototype PCBAs, cable harnesses, and test fixtures for validation and development
• Read and interpret electronic schematics, datasheets, and layout files to ensure accurate analysis and execution
• Perform non-destructive failure analysis and use diagnostic equipment to identify and resolve PCBA issues
• Conduct advanced soldering and rework on fine-pitch SMT components (QFN, QFP, SOP, BGA, 0201, SMD, multilayer)
• Independently build and validate custom wiring harnesses and test setups with minimal guidance
• Analyze CAN logs and vehicle history to diagnose failures and support design improvements
• Develop and maintain clear documentation of test procedures, findings, and recommendations
• Follow and refine standard operating procedures to enhance efficiency and PCBA quality
• Coordinate and track global PCBA shipments and testing to ensure timely analysis and reporting
• Providing R&D Engineering support, including testing PCBAs, troubleshooting at the component level, reworking/repairing PCBAs, conducting First Article Inspections (FAI), bringing up boards, prototyping PCBAs, assembling cable harnesses, building test fixtures and cable harnesses, and performing high-voltage (HV) testing
• Reading and interpreting electronic schematics and datasheets to ensure accurate analysis and execution
• Perform non-destructive failure analysis on PCBAs to identify and troubleshoot issues
• Utilize specialized equipment to determine the root cause of failing PCBAs
• Conducting advanced soldering and rework tasks, including fine-pitch package SMT components such as QFN, QFP, SOP, BGA, 0201 components, SMDs, and multilayer PCBA boards
• Independently build and validate custom wiring harnesses and PCBA test setups/fixtures with minimal instructions
• Develop and maintaining clear, concise documentation of test procedures and findings, presenting results to engineers and stakeholders
• Following and refining standard operating procedures to ensure efficiency and PCBA quality
• Coordinating and track the shipment of PCBAs from global locations, ensuring timely and efficient testing and analysis

Benefits

• general: Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• general: Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• general: Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• general: Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• general: Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• general: 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• general: Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• general: Employee Assistance Program
• general: Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• general: Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• general: Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• general: Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• general: Tesla Babies program
• general: Commuter benefits
• general: Employee discounts and perks program

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