Engineering Technician, Hardware Test Infrastructure

What To Expect
As an Engineering Technician specializing in test equipment assembly at Tesla, you will play a critical role in supporting engineering teams by assembling test fixtures, electronic enclosures, and custom rack-mounted testing equipment for component-level PCB testing. This role requires a strong background in electrical systems, with the ability to independently build electrical panels and harnesses based on provided blueprints. Collaboration with engineering, purchasing, and machine shop teams will be essential to ensure the successful execution of projects and maintenance of high-quality standards.

What You'll Do

Interpret harness drawings and perform precision cuts, strips, crimps, and assembly of high-density harnesses according to specifications

Utilize electrical schematics to manage component layout, harness routing, point-to-point wiring, and assembly of rack-mounted test infrastructure while ensuring continuity verification

Maintain detailed records of wiring and connectivity in test setups using MS Excel

Perform documented reworks, upgrades, maintenance, and continuity troubleshooting on existing test equipment

Collaborate with purchasing for BOM procurement, seek technical guidance from engineering, and coordinate with machine shop teams for fabrication needs

Address occasional simple task requests from engineering teams in a timely manner

Manage time effectively to complete parallel assignments and meet project deadlines

What You'll Bring

Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience with industrial equipment, machine tools, and both hand and power tools

Proficiency in harness construction with the ability to read and interpret harness diagrams and electrical schematics

Skilled in using general and electrician tools, including soldering

Exposure to a shop fabrication or maker space environment

Prior experience with automated test fixture assembly is highly preferred

Familiarity with SolidWorks and Altium is an advantage

Metal fabrication skills are a plus

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

$24.40 - $50.40/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.