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Engineering Technician, Electronics Test & Automation

Tesla
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026
What To Expect
Tesla's Electronics Test and Automation Group (ETAG) is the primary point of contact for ensuring the highest quality vehicle, silicon, and robotics electronics for our customers. Our mission is to support the development of test automation equipment and provide essential hardware and software infrastructure for Tesla electronics communities worldwide.

As an Engineering Technician you will be the main point of contact for Lab Operations, procurement, receiving, inventory management, material handling, and shipping activities for the Electronics Test & Engineering teams.

In this role, you will work closely with engineers, technicians, suppliers, and internal operations teams to ensure materials are sourced, received, tracked, and delivered efficiently to support equipment builds and deployments.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver with strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Shift: 8:00AM - 5:00PM; Monday - Friday

What You'll Do

  • Support procurement activities including sourcing components, creating purchase requests, tracking orders, and coordinating with suppliers
  • Receive, inspect and verify incoming shipments; resolve discrepancies, shortages, or damages with vendors
  • Manage inventory levels for electrical and mechanical components used ensuring accurate records and material tracking in internal systems
  • Organize storage areas and coordinate material handling, including delivering parts to technicians and engineers
  • Prepare and manage domestic and international shipments of equipment, assemblies, and parts
  • Maintain BOM templates, part numbers, supplier documentation, and support continuinous improvement in procurement and inventory processes


  • What You'll Bring

  • Bring 4 years of experience in procurement, inventory management, warehouse operations, or supply chain support
  • Strong organizational and communication skills, proficiency with ERP/inventory systems and spreadsheets
  • Ability to handle physical takss (up to 50lbs.) and familiarity with material handling equipment (e.g. forklift, pallet jack)


  • Benefits
    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


  • Expected Compensation

    $30.50 - $44.84/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.

    Salary : $31 - $45

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