Engineering Technician, Thermal Test

What to Expect

Engineering team is looking for highly motivated entry level engineering technicians to support accelerated product durability testing. This role is very hands‑on;
Technicians personally assemble and disassemble vehicle components, build test fixtures, and execute tests. A successful candidate for this role must have a passion to learn and develop new skills. All team members collaborate to develop and implement effective solutions quickly.

• Execute tests: setup, perform inspections, conduct maintenance, and retrofits. Using multimeters, force gauges, and torque wrenches
• Document and report issues identified during tests or inspections
• Collaborate with Engineers to resolve mechanical & electrical issues discovered
• Support Engineers in instrumentation and data acquisition
• Assist and learn from other Technicians and Engineers
• Assemble & wire test fixtures
• Collaborate with team for lab organization and usage
• Understanding of Ohms law, Kirchhoff's laws
• Use of bandsaws and a drill press for any test fabrication

• Excellent attention to detail along with written & verbal communication skills
• Analytical problem‑solving skills and strong organization skills
• Working principals of common thermal components - operation, testing and characterization
• Experience using standard lab and test equipment like power supplies, DAQs, pressure transducers, flow meters, temperature sensors
• Experience with HVAC and refrigerant systems
• Ability to solder, crimp, and read wire diagrams
• Basic experience with MS office tools (Outlook/Excel/Word)
• Experience working with high voltage and low voltage components
• Previous experience with CAN communication
• Experience working on vehicle level systems

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
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

$28.80 - $56.40/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.