What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Test & Equipment Engineering Technician position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
What to Expect
What You'll Do
What You'll Bring
Compensation and Benefits
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.
Join Tesla in creating robust, beautiful, data-centric automated machines. As a Manufacturing Test & Equipment Engineering Technician, you will work alongside engineers to develop testing equipment for batteries and power electronics components in our vehicles, and energy products. This team specifically develops custom, high-power, automated testing equipment for our production lines around the world.
What You'll Do
- Perform electro-mechanical tasks (Electrical/control panel wiring, frame/fixture assemble, bench test setup)
- Work from complex and detailed manufacturing documentation, drawings, and/or verbal and written instructions and specialized fixtures/test equipment
- Aide in troubleshooting mechanical & electrical
- Participate in initial equipment conceptual development
- Stay organized, interacting with cross-functional teams and working on multiple projects simultaneously
- Inventory management and package pickup
- Support deployment of testing equipment at Tesla facilities and contract manufacturers
What You'll Bring
- 4 years hands-on experience building/wiring up various hardware
- Exposure to a variety of mechanical systems, production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment
- Ability to follow mechanical drawing and electrical schematic
- Ability to lift 20-40 lbs. on a daily basis and to maintain a safe working environment
- Experience with using test equipment (DMM, Oscilloscope, Variable DC power supplies, etc.)
- Experience with pneumatic and fluid systems
- Must be comfortable around High Voltage
- Must be able to solder and crimp both large and small components and use basic shop tools (drill press, band saw, etc.)
- Experience with cable management and wire routing is a plus and knowledge of UL 508A and NFPA 79 standards are a plus
- Travel (Domestic and International)
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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.
