Engineering Technician, Test Equipment, Abuse Test & Engineering

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.

• 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
• 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

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 + 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.