Engineering Technician, Test Systems Engineering
About The Position
The Test Systems Engineering (TSE) team consists of a unique blend of Mechanical, Electrical, and Software Engineers supported by a highly versatile Technician Team. Our team’s primary focus is to provide scalable internal test solutions for vehicle and energy sectors within Tesla. We highly value the creativity and professional expertise that each member brings with them as we continue to accelerate product development in Tesla. As an Engineering Technician on this team, you will be asked to perform a variety of build assembly and maintenance tasks. The environment is very fast-paced and requires a skilled & reliable individual, capable of working independently but who is also excited to collaborate with others to accomplish a common goal. As a result, said individual will also need strong written and verbal communication skills.
Requirements
- 3+ years demonstrated hands-on work experience in a related field/environment
- Ability to lift 45 lbs.
- Ability to use hand-tools
- Experience working in a fast-paced workplace with excellent oral/written communication and organizational skills
- Strong mechanical assembly knowledge with experience troubleshooting equipment
- Willing to travel domestic and international when necessary
Nice To Haves
- Ability to create electrical harnesses & cabled connections preferred
- Ability to handle and dispose of hazardous materials (preferred but not necessary)
- Experience utilizing Jira, SharePoint, and Confluence (preferred but not necessary)
- Practical knowledge of CAN and LIN protocols (preferred but not necessary)
Responsibilities
- Assist with maintenance on test equipment with the goal of reducing equipment downtime
- Ability to handle, with some direction, multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet deadlines
- Build mechanical structures small or large per provided documentation
- Build quality prototype wiring connections & harnesses when needed
- Capture & log fault findings, maintenance labor, or upgrade activities
- Identify safety and environmental concerns
- In collaboration with Engineers, assist with design by giving documented feedback of builds & operations of designed equipment
- Learn how to assemble TSE specific equipment and understand their functions
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment in collaboration with Technician Team peers, as well as understand and follow safety and environmental regulations
- Perform light fabrication and assembly tasks, including operation of manual machining, common shop, power, and hand tools
Benefits
- Aetna medical plan with an HSA (Health Savings Account) with a $0 employee cost
- Employee contribution into an HSA
- Dental and vision plans with a $0 employee cost
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- 401(k) and other financial benefits
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- 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
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
