Jobs · Manufacturing · California

Engineering Technician, Firmware System Validation

Tesla · Palo Alto, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteManufacturing$24.4–$65.4/hrFull-time

What You'll Do

  • Build & maintain CAN bus breakout harnesses, fault injection systems, relay boxes, and test instrumentation for vehicle and bench setups
  • Support construction of high-voltage hardware-in-loop system test bucks for power conversion, thermals and pneumatics
  • Wire and configure power supplies, voltage/current sensing equipment, and automation rack hardware
  • Drive HIL-tester reliability improvements through implementing best-practices for HV tester construction
  • Document harness builds, wiring modifications, and track work progress in Jira

What You'll Bring

  • 2+ years of experience in automotive electrical systems, test equipment integration, or related field
  • Strong hands-on skills with wiring, soldering, crimping, and harness fabrication
  • Proficiency reading electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
  • Experience with CAN bus systems and automotive communication protocols
  • Ability to use multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other electrical test equipment
  • Strong troubleshooting skills for electrical and mechanical issues
  • Valid driver's license required
  • ASE certifications (A6, xEV, and G1), an Associate's Degree, or technical certification in Electronics or Automotive Technology is a plus
  • Experience with vehicle instrumentation & data acquisition systems, CAN bus analyzer (CANape, PCAN, Vector), test automation hardware (relays, programmable power supplies), Solidworks or similar 3D modeling systems, and high-voltage safety procedures is a plus

Benefits

  • Compensation and Benefits
  • Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
  • Fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
  • Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
  • 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

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