Engineering Technician, Systems Test

What to Expect

The Tesla Energy team is searching for a strong, versatile technician, capable of working in a high paced environment on residential and industrial battery backup products. Responsibilities will include building mechanical test setups, work with high/low voltage, thermal and HVAC systems, all while collaborating closely with design, test, and reliability teams to define and build test samples and equipment.

What You'll Do

• Build electrical and mechanical test samples for engineering teams
• Troubleshoot battery pack, inverter, and electronics subsystem firmware/hardware issues
• Run tests and record test data
• Build and repair wire harnesses and cables
• Assist with testing at in-house or local contract laboratories
• Build/repair temporary grid connected and islanded microgrids for testing
• Construct and debug test fixtures

What You'll Bring

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in R&D electronics environment
• Strong understanding of engineering and reliability fundamentals
• Machine shop and electrical prototyping skills
• Great mechanical fabrication and soldering skills
• Highly knowledgeable in HV/LV electronic systems
• Strong troubleshooting skills to the component level on electronic modules
• Experience with HV battery systems highly desired
• Experience with schematic capture highly desired
• Experience with programming (C, Python, LabVIEW)
• First aid/AED/CPR training highly desired

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

$33.60 - $50.40/hour + 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.

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.