What are the responsibilities and job description for the Energy Engineering Technician position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
We're looking for a highly motivated Engineering Technicianwho willwork closely withTestEngineers.You will assist with product preparation and test, interface withother teamsto plan and executeproduct and component certifications. Support the development and realization of automated testsystems and manage test assets. Install and setup test samples and infrastructure (equipment).
You'll be required to work on extra-low voltage, low voltage and high voltage systems both within Tesla and externaltesting facilities.Maintaindaily operations in alabenvireonmentincluding the purchasing of consumables, equipment and services including calibration management.
What You'll Do
- Prepare and instrument test samples, execute tests, record, and analyze results on power electronics and battery storage systems
- Assist with testing at in-house and local contract laboratories
- Support the debug of products and sub-systems
- Support the build and test of automated test equipment and peripherals
- Carry out duties as defined by the engineers
- Contribute to mechanical fixture setup/teardown, and harness builds
- Operate tests usingwater ingress, temperature, andvibrationthroughhigh voltagerelated equipment
- Design, build, and dismantle mechanical fixtures, often using T-slotted aluminum extrusion
What You'll Bring
- 3 years' experience in a lab environment
- Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals, High Voltage/Power Electronics experience
- Strong soldering, electronics fabrication/prototyping, mechanical fabrication/prototyping skills, and wire harness skills
- Experience with sensors (ex. Thermocouples, flow sensors) and DAQ's for collecting data
- Electrical fundamentals for building and debugging circuits in server racks
- Experience with common Microsoft office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- 3D CAD skills (preferred), schematic capture
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills, and trouble shooting skills
- Multi-tasking skills, with the ability to self-prioritize
- Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects in a dynamic, fast paced environment. Flexibility and adaptability are key
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
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.