PCBA Rework Technician, Power Electronics

What You'll Do

• Master soldering tools (iron/tweezers, hot air, preheaters/hot plate), hand tools, and power tools to populate, test, and repair prototype PCBAs, including through-hole and SMD components as small as 0402 and 0201 under a microscope
• Integrate advanced instrumentation such as thermocouples, strain gauges, and sensors onto PCBAs to enable precise testing and data collection
• Interpret electronic schematics and follow written or verbal instructions, often with limited documentation, while maintaining clear records that support collaboration and future iterations
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex systems using documentation, instrumentation, and input from Engineering. Identify root causes and recommend actionable solutions to keep projects on track
• Fabricate custom cable harnesses with strong proficiency in sleeving, wire types, connectors, and crimping for reliable high- and low-voltage setups
• Maintain an organized rework station and proactively manage tools and supplies to maximize uptime and efficiency
• Take on additional work beyond core rework, including process improvements, lab enhancements, and other opportunities to contribute ideas and grow skills in a high-impact environment

What You'll Bring

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in an engineering development environment, ideally electronics prototyping or rework
• IPC certification (highly preferred)
• Strong electrical prototyping skills, including soldering, wire harness fabrication, and creating harness diagrams for reliable, high-performance assemblies
• Proven troubleshooting ability at the board and component level, with a knack for spotting inefficiencies and proposing practical fixes
• A proactive, self-starting mindset, eager to streamline workflows, organize systems, and improve lab productivity
• A strong commitment to safety and adherence to Tesla policies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, curiosity to learn, and the flexibility to adapt as priorities shift in a fast-moving team
• Bonus: experience with Confluence, Jira, Microsoft 365, Python, LabVIEW, Modbus, CAN, or basic networking. These skills are useful for test setups and broader lab contributions

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