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Field Reliability Engineer, Autopilot Hardware

Tesla

Location

Palo Alto, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/19/2026

Compensation

$91,600 - $195,600 a year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202692.9% approval+1% YoY
πŸ‘‘ Elite sponsor

Job description

This role focuses on improving the customer experience of Tesla vehicles by enhancing the reliability of Autopilot hardware. The individual will conduct failure analysis and implement corrective actions while collaborating with various engineering teams. It is a hands-on position that involves bench and lab work, as well as data analysis. The candidate will be responsible for managing the entire subsystem from initial failure to validated solutions.

Requirements

  • 1–5 years of hands-on experience in failure analysis, reliability, electronics debug, or related embedded/electro-mechanical hardware.
  • A degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent experience.
  • Familiarity with circuit-level components and the ability to read and interpret datasheets.
  • Hands-on experience with PCBA or electrical-system debug and testing.
  • Familiarity with Linux, Python, and SQL for board interaction and data review.
  • Strong attention to detail and structured problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work on-site in the lab most days.

Responsibilities

  • Investigate field failures on the Autopilot Hardware PCBA across all vehicle platforms.
  • Use lab and board tools to isolate issues on Autopilot PCBAs.
  • Apply first principles and 5-Why thinking to determine root causes.
  • Drive containment and corrective actions through implementation and validation.
  • Use Python and SQL to review field data and identify trends.
  • Collaborate with various engineering teams based on the nature of the failure mode investigation.
  • Communicate findings, risks, and status to peers and leadership.

Benefits

  • Employees at Tesla are often offered day-one coverage with multiple medical options (some at $0 paycheck cost), dental/vision, company HSA contributions, a 401(k) match, and equity programs. Most roles also include paid time off and holidays, family-building support, employee assistance, commuter and childcare benefits, and access to discounts and wellness programs.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts Β· latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Tesla Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

644

FY2026

Approval rate

92.9%

FY2026

LCA certified

1,444

FY2026

Entry-level share

2.1%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+1%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-60%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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