Engineering Technician, Product Validation & Durability Testing

What To Expect

The Engineering team is looking for highly motivated technicians to support accelerated product validation and durability testing. This role is hands-on with a strong emphasis on electrical systems and CAN diagnostics. Technicians are expected to assemble and disassemble components, build and debug electrical test fixtures, execute tests, and support root cause analysis. A successful candidate must have a passion for learning, a strong electrical foundation, and the ability to collaborate effectively to develop solutions quickly.

What You'll Do

• Execute tests: setup, perform inspections, conduct maintenance, and retrofits using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and diagnostic tools – must work with fluids and refrigerant
• Design, build, debug, and dismantle complex electrical fixtures and wiring harnesses, including basic PCB reworks
• Perform CAN bus diagnostics to identify, document, and resolve communication faults
• Launch test software, triage electrical failures, and support root cause analysis using Python editors or command line on Linux
• Collaborate with engineers to resolve electrical, mechanical, and software issues
• Support instrumentation, data acquisition, and analysis to identify trends
• Document and report issues identified during tests or inspections
• Assist and learn from other technicians and engineers

What You'll Bring

• Strong understanding of electrical fundamentals: Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Laws, circuit analysis
• Proficient with standard lab equipment: DMMs, DAQs, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and sensors
• Previous experience with CAN communication and vehicle-level network diagnostics
• Ability to solder, crimp, build custom harnesses (22 gauge to 0 gauge), perform basic PCB reworks, and read wire diagrams
• Familiarity with data acquisition, analyzing test data, and communicating findings proactively
• Experience working on vehicle-level or complex integrated electrical systems
• Basic experience with MS Office tools (Outlook/Excel/Word)
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python editors or command line on Linux, CAD tools, or fabrication equipment is preferred

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 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
• 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