Engineering Technician, Electronics Test & Automation

Tesla

Palo Alto, California Posted October 29, 2026

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On-site Full-time Mid level
Job Description

Description:
Tesla's Electronics Test and Automation Group (ETAG) is the primary point of contact for ensuring the highest quality vehicle, silicon, and robotics electronics for our customers. Our mission is to support the development of test automation equipment and provide essential hardware and software infrastructure for Tesla electronics communities worldwide.

As an Engineering Technician you will be the main point of contact for Lab Operations, procurement, receiving, inventory management, material handling, and shipping activities for the Electronics Test & Engineering teams.

In this role, you will work closely with engineers, technicians, suppliers, and internal operations teams to ensure materials are sourced, received, tracked, and delivered efficiently to support equipment builds and deployments.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver with strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Shift: 8:00AM - 5:00PM; Monday - Friday

Responsibilities:
Support procurement activities including sourcing components, creating purchase requests, tracking orders, and coordinating with suppliers
Receive, inspect and verify incoming shipments; resolve discrepancies, shortages, or damages with vendors
Manage inventory levels for electrical and mechanical components used ensuring accurate records and material tracking in internal systems
Organize storage areas and coordinate material handling, including delivering parts to technicians and engineers
Prepare and manage domestic and international shipments of equipment, assemblies, and parts
Maintain BOM templates, part numbers, supplier documentation, and support continuinous improvement in procurement and inventory processes

Requirements:
Bring 4+ years of experience in procurement, inventory management, warehouse operations, or supply chain support
Strong organizational and communication skills, proficiency with ERP/inventory systems and spreadsheets
Ability to handle physical takss (up to 50lbs.) and familiarity with material handling equipment (e.g. forklift, pallet jack)

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
$30.50 - $44.84/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.

Required Skills
procurement inventory management attention to detail manufacturing recruiting warehouse operations supply chain communication ERP
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