Energy Engineering Technician

What To Expect

We're looking for a highly motivated Engineering Technician who will work closely with Test Engineers. You will assist with product preparation and test, interface with other teams to plan and execute product and component certifications. Support the development and realization of automated test systems and manage test assets. Install and set up test samples and infrastructure (equipment). You’ll be required to work on extra‑low voltage, low voltage and high voltage systems both within Tesla and external testing facilities. Maintain daily operations in a lab environment including the purchasing of consumables, equipment and services, including calibration management.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and instrument test samples, execute tests, record, and analyze results on power electronics and battery storage systems.
• Assist with testing at in‑house and local contract laboratories.
• Support the debug of products and sub‑systems.
• Support the build and test of automated test equipment and peripherals.
• Carry out duties as defined by the engineers.
• Contribute to mechanical fixture setup/teardown, and harness builds.
• Operate tests using water ingress, temperature, and vibration through high‑voltage related equipment.
• Design, build, and dismantle mechanical fixtures, often using T‑slotted aluminum extrusion.

What You’ll Bring

• 3+ years’ experience in a lab environment.
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals, high‑voltage/power electronics experience.
• Strong soldering, electronics fabrication/prototyping, mechanical fabrication/prototyping skills, and wire‑harness skills.
• Experience with sensors (e.g., thermocouples, flow sensors) and DAQs for collecting data.
• Electrical fundamentals for building and debugging circuits in server racks.
• Experience with common Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• 3D CAD skills (preferred) and schematic capture.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and troubleshooting skills.
• Multi‑tasking skills with the ability to self‑prioritize.
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
• Flexibility and adaptability are key.

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 with $0 paycheck contribution options.
• Company‑paid Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution when enrolled in the high‑deductible medical plan.
• 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 salaried positions, accrued hours for hourly positions) and paid holidays.
• Back‑up childcare and parenting support resources.
• Voluntary benefits including 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.