Prototype Build Engineering Technician, Cell Engineering

What To Expect
The Cell Engineering team at Tesla San Diego is seeking a highly motivated Engineering Technician to support cell prototype builds, component and cell validation/testing, equipment installation, and failure root cause analysis.

What You'll Do

Support all aspects of cell pilot line operations, including: (1) Cell assembly and in-process quality control (e.g., measurements, documentation). (2) Troubleshooting and optimizing cell production equipment/processes to maintain high-quality standards. (3) Timely failure analysis and root cause identification to resolve assembly defects and ensure defect-free production

Conduct component and cell-level tests while adhering to safety protocols, including pre- and post-test metrology

Assist with equipment setup, validation, and maintenance

Perform and document cell validation/abuse testing (e.g., burst tests, pull tests, torque tests, CT scans, general abuse tests)

Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure timely task completion

What You'll Bring

Degree in Science or Engineering, or equivalent industry experience

5 years of hands-on experience with electro-mechanical assemblies in a fast-paced engineering or manufacturing environment

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills required

Strong attention to detail, with experience documenting metrics and conducting in-process inspections using tools like micrometers, calipers, and multimeters

Willingness to learn and apply advanced characterization techniques (e.g., microscopy, X-ray analysis)

Excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills

Self-driven, independent problem-solver capable of working with minimal supervision

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

$23.18 - $47.88/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.