Engineering Technician, Hardware Test Infrastructure
Tesla · Palo Alto, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteManufacturing$24.4–$50.4/hrFull-time
What You'll Do
- Interpret harness drawings and perform precision cuts, strips, crimps, and assembly of high-density harnesses according to specifications
- Utilize electrical schematics to manage component layout, harness routing, point-to-point wiring, and assembly of rack-mounted test infrastructure while ensuring continuity verification
- Maintain detailed records of wiring and connectivity in test setups using MS Excel
- Perform documented reworks, upgrades, maintenance, and continuity troubleshooting on existing test equipment
- Collaborate with purchasing for BOM procurement, seek technical guidance from engineering, and coordinate with machine shop teams for fabrication needs
- Address occasional simple task requests from engineering teams in a timely manner
- Manage time effectively to complete parallel assignments and meet project deadlines
What You'll Bring
- Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience with industrial equipment, machine tools, and both hand and power tools
- Proficiency in harness construction with the ability to read and interpret harness diagrams and electrical schematics
- Skilled in using general and electrician tools, including soldering
- Exposure to a shop fabrication or maker space environment
- Prior experience with automated test fixture assembly is highly preferred
- Familiarity with SolidWorks and Altium is an advantage
- Metal fabrication skills are a plus
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with a $0 paycheck contribution
- 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
- Company-paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution
- 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
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
Expected Compensation
$24.40 - $50.40/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits