Engineering Technician, New Product Introduction, Powertrain

Seeking a highly skilled technician with expertise in troubleshooting, electromechanical systems, and process optimization to oversee new part introductions and resolve technical issues on manufacturing lines and in prototype shops.

• Execute and manage high-volume trials for new manufacturing parts, analyze results, and provide technical feedback to Engineering teams
• Diagnose and rectify issues in vehicle systems and manufacturing processes through cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams
• Perform advanced electromechanical assemblies and integrations independently
• Construct prototype sub-assemblies and full vehicle assemblies
• Validate, commission, and fine-tune prototype manufacturing equipment
• Oversee engineering validation builds and ensure timely shipment for testing
• Operate efficiently in a production environment to meet rigorous project timelines
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with vehicles, equipment, or electromechanical systems
• Proficient in mechanical, electrical, and industrial engineering principles
• Relevant manufacturing environment experience or education; experience with automated production lines is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex technical problems with minimal guidance
• Capability to work effectively in both collaborative and autonomous settings
• Basic understanding of electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical schematics, drawings, and assembly instructions
• Strong technical communication and documentation skills

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: hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, reflective vest, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

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