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Engineering Technician, Cell Manufacturing Engineering

Tesla Motors, Inc.
30.50 - 58.33 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Fremont
Feb 12, 2026
What to Expect Tesla is looking for an experienced Engineering Technician to develop production equipment and processes for dry electrode manufacturing lines. You will work closely with Manufacturing Engineering team to take 4680 cell electrode equipment concepts from initial prototyping, through pilot scale development and into full production line implementation. Battery cells are a critical component in Tesla vehicles and storage systems, and in this role, you will have opportunity to drive manufacturing costs down while maintaining industry leading product quality. What You'll Do Assemble, test and install continuous improvement projects Fabricate or modify parts as required for equipment prototyping in a development lab Support maintenance technicians during urgent line down events Participate in production line maintenance campaigns Maintain development lab space readiness for engineering activities Inventory, organize and control access to maintenance tools and instruments What You'll Bring 5+ years experience in a maintenance or engineering technician role Ability to perform hands-on tasks related to equipment fabrication, commissioning and maintenance Familiarity with high-volume production equipment Experience with hydraulic systems and positioners is desired Experience with roll-to-roll converting systems is desired Command of the English languange, both written and verbal Essential Physical Demands: Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day, including over varied and uneven terrain Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours a day Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, or hearing Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: PAPR, safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines 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: 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 - $58.33/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.