Engineering Technician, Test Equipment, Abuse Test & Engineering

Description:
Battery cells and HV electronic components are foundational to every Tesla product. This role supports ground-up cell and pack architectures by building, maintaining, and validating test equipment in our abuse labs. The fast-paced environment requires passion, self-motivation, strong communication skills, and a team-first mentality while collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities:
Perform troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on test equipment in the abuse labs
Build and validate automated test equipment including electrical controls, data acquisition systems, safety systems, actuators, valves, pumps, and sensors
Execute basic metal fabrication including drilling, tapping, cutting, grinding, and manual laser welding using hand tools and instruments
Produce or revise test equipment procedures and documentation
Support development and testing of new tests and test fixtures
Provide support across multiple SF Bay Area locations with occasional travel to sites in Nevada, San Diego, and Austin

Requirements:
Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical engineering drawings and schematics including 3D CAD files
Experience with machine tools and fabrication processes
Knowledge of fasteners, adhesives, and best practices for hand and power tools
Familiarity with automation, PLCs, data acquisition, and electrical controls
Ability to wire control panels, PLCs, sensors, and data acquisition equipment
Strong awareness of safety hazards and best practices for high-energy systems
Working knowledge of MS Office software including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Compensation & Benefits:
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
$24.40 - $56.40/hour + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.