What To Expect
As a Engineering Technician, you will work alongside engineers to develop custom high-power testing equipment for batteries and power electronics components used in vehicles and energy products. This team builds and deploys automated test systems for production lines worldwide.
What You'll Do
Perform electro-mechanical tasks including electrical and control panel wiring, frame and fixture assembly, and bench test setup
Work from complex manufacturing documentation, drawings, verbal instructions, and specialized fixtures or test equipment
Aid in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues on equipment
Participate in initial equipment conceptual development
Stay organized while interacting with cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously
Handle inventory management and package pickup
Support deployment of testing equipment at Tesla facilities and contract manufacturers
What You'll Bring
4+ years hands-on experience building and wiring various hardware
Exposure to mechanical systems, production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment
Ability to follow mechanical drawings and electrical schematics
Experience using test equipment such as DMMs, oscilloscopes, and variable DC power supplies
Experience with pneumatic and fluid systems
Ability to solder and crimp large and small components and use basic shop tools such as drill presses and band saws
Comfortable working around high voltage
Essential Physical Demands
Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day
Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day, including over varied and uneven terrain
Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs
Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install parts
Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including
up to 12 hours a day
Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures
Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing
Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guideline
Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
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Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
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Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
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Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
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Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
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Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
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401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
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Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
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Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
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Employee Assistance Program
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Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
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Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
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Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
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Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
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Tesla Babies program
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Commuter benefits
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Employee discounts and perks program