Engineering Technician, Low Voltage Repair, Semi

Tesla is seeking a sharp, independent Low Voltage Repair Technician to work in the General Assembly production environment to resolve vehicle electrical issues. You'll need a strong technical aptitude, fast troubleshooting capabilities, and good communication skills to succeed in this role.

• Make, buy, update, repair, rework, and prototype harnesses for new cars in early-stage development and going into production; support and document trials as needed
• Troubleshoot issues with wire harnesses and repair of those damaged during General Assembly
• Support bench-top electrical system builds and testing, including obtaining and tracking LV components from other Engineering and Purchasing groups
• Support 3D physical mock-up builds of electrical system
• Provide clear, accurate, and timely feedback to engineers on any problems found during testing and trial builds, while maintaining component-level data, track open issues
• Train production associates in proper harness installation
• Build various test jigs and assemblies for electrical and mechanical validation of wire harnesses and components
• Previous experience with automotive electrical systems, wire harnesses, components, and/or devices
• Previous experience servicing, troubleshooting/diagnosing, and repairing wiring, connectors, and associated components
• Ability to use multi-meters, soldering, crimping, mechanical tasks; preference given for higher skill
• Ability to run software, including diagnostics
• Previous experience reading and understanding electrical schematics and engineering drawings required; preference given for understanding and creating work instructions for installation and repair
• Previous experience sourcing and buying various tools, hardware components and test equipment is a plus

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/day, including over varied and uneven terrain
• Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 50 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/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, bump cap and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines