Engineering Technician, Electronic Devices

Tesla Motors, Inc.
24.40 - 50.40 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Palo Alto
Oct 07, 2025
What to Expect We seek a highly motivated hands-on engineering technician for a position in the Low Voltage Repair Technician group, a team focused on resolving vehicle harness electrical issues and troubleshooting manufacturing test equipment. Your responsibilities encompass diagnosing and repairing vehicle harnesses in a production environment and supporting production test equipment sustaining. We expect candidates for this role to possess a wealth of experience enabling them to work independently. What You'll Do In-line Harness Repair: Be vehicle productions 'First Responder' to diagnose and repair vehicle connector and wiring issues while vehicle moves through production End Of Line Support: Assist with troubleshooting vehicle harness issues and provide innovative repairs Harness Verification: Inspect harnesses and connectors to ensure they meet applicable code and safety standards Equipment Sustaining: Perform basic failure diagnosis, repairs, and periodic maintenance for manufacturing test equipment Documentation: Be able to log all issues and associated repairs into Tesla tracking application Collaborate: Work with cross-functional teams to solve problems and deliver high quality results Troubleshooting: Perform documented reworks, upgrades, general maintenance, and conduct troubleshooting on manufacturing test equipment Support: Address occasional simple walk-up task requests from engineering teams promptly and effectively Time Management: Independently manage your time to successfully complete parallel assignments, ensuring efficient use of resources and meeting project deadlines What You'll Bring Hands-On Experience: Possesses a minimum of 3+ years of hands-on experience working with industrial equipment, machine tools, and both hand and power tools Tool Proficiency: Exhibit proficiency working with general and electrician tools, including soldering skills, and the use of a multimeter Manufacturing Environment: Have exposure to a manufacturing environment Fixture Assembly: Prior experience with automated test fixture assembly is highly preferred Software Proficiency: Familiarity with Microsoft suite, SolidWorks and Altium is a plus 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 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.