What To Expect
The High Voltage Battery Test Team is seeking an Entry level Engineering Technician to support the development and testing of Tesla's cutting-edge high voltage battery system. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to support and learn from our Engineers and Engineering Technicians in our Labs. Your expertise will help drive innovation, identify areas for improvement, and ensure the reliability and performance of our products, and facilitate lab operation and organization.

To succeed in this role, you must be a team player with excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic, and a passion for innovation. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, adapting to changing priorities, and thriving in ambiguity.

The High Voltage Battery team is committed to accelerating innovation and rapidly iterating designs. With excellence and growth being the passing grade, you will be challenged daily to develop innovative ideas to drive efficiency in your goal to support the team and facilitate Engineering lab operations and improve testing throughput.

What You'll Do

Demonstrates an aptitude towards learning Engineering Test Standards with a safety-first attitude

Motivated to work in a high-paced, dynamic environment

Willingness to learn new and innovative technologies

Organizing and maintaining lab equipment, parts, and tools

Support communal operations and oversight of environmental chamber logistics

Support other technicians on test setup, inspection, and end of test wrap up

Assembly and disassembly of test fixtures and equipment

Organizing parts by using fork-lifts and other equipment, as well as become the technical expert and owner for shipping and logistics

Support wiring harness fabrication, including soldering, crimping, and following wiring diagrams

Assist in the battery discharging and scrapping process

What You'll Bring

Ability to follow technician/engineer instructions to operate charging equipment, basic hand tools, test equipment, and data acquisition systems used for data collection

Able to identify and assess potential electrical hazards or risks to ensure a safe working environment

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including the public

Able and willing to lift at least 50 lbs.

Comfortable working in an industrial environment (90% indoor)

Track record of using hand tools to perform basic shop operations

Work with a collaborative attitude and team spirit

Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet deadlines

Basic high voltage training or demonstrated working knowledge of high voltage DC systems, high voltage battery packs, and associated safety protocols

Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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

Employee Assistance Program

Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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 - $36.60/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.