Reliability Engineering Technician
What You'll Do
- Instrument and test engineering prototypes, including data acquisition and processing
- Design and construct new test equipment and improve existing fixtures
- Maintain high standard of safety and organization in our lab
- Maintain cutting edge, lab scale Environmental Test Chambers
- Collaborate with engineering teams to identify and resolve mechanical & electrical issues
- Integrate systems including AC/DC high and low voltages, structural components, coolant, CAN, and scripting
- Provide careful, detail-oriented documentation during tests, and inspections
- Communicate technical questions and findings in a concise and descriptive manner
- Diagnose and troubleshoot test setup errors and failures
- Willing to travel to support lab expansion at our facilities in Fremont, Austin, Berlin, and future locations
What You'll Bring
- Degree or equivalent experience as an automotive or electronics engineering technician
- Preferred: Valid High Voltage training certificate from an OEM or demonstrated working knowledge of battery powered systems
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with ability to independently disassemble and reassemble electromechanical systems, fabrication skills, machine shop experience, expert with hand and power tools
- Experience with standard electronics lab tools including AC/DC meters, data acquisition, AC/DC power supplies, etc.
- Experience making wiring harnesses by way of soldering, crimping, following wiring diagrams, etc.
- Strong understanding of physics and engineering fundamentals
- Methodical and diligent, demonstrated ability to work with a strong sense of quality and craft
- Creative approach to problem solving, with willingness to learn and try new things
- Is self-directing, able to work across the entire organization to collect parts and information to execute job responsibilities
- Excellent documentation and written communication; proficient using Microsoft Office software such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction
- Fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental and vision plans with $0 payroll deduction
- 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 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
- Tesla Babies program
- Employee discounts and perks program
Expected Compensation
Compensation and 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 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
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 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
Employee discounts and perks program
Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.