Tesla · 3 months ago
Energy Engineering Technician
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$24.40/hr - $43.20/hr
2+ years expTesla is a leading company in energy solutions, and they are seeking an Engineering Technician to join their Systems Integration team. The role involves the installation and maintenance of test equipment for residential and industrial energy storage products, requiring a mix of electrical and mechanical skills in a fast-paced R&D environment.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Installs, modifies, commission or decommission residential and industrial products and test equipment up to 480VAC / 1000V DC including BESS, EV chargers, power supplies, transformers, solar panels, etc
Build one off test equipment consisting of aluminum extrusions, HV bussing, contactors, and other related items following manuals, diagrams, blueprints, schematics and verbal or written instructions and directions
Build server racks consisting of both HV and LV complex wiring, rack mounted computers, power supplies and other components, DIN rail mount terminal blocks and elements, and other related items
Installs and maintains electrical panels, power distribution, and electrical drops indoors or outdoors
Builds infrastructure using channel strut, conduit, overhead wire tray,s and electrical enclosures
Works closely with engineering, facilities, and technicians to install equipment in a fast-paced work environment while maintaining and enforcing industry standard safety measures and best practices
Displays positive attitudes and practices good work ethics that reflects the mission, philosophy, and goals of the company
Qualification
Required
Must have a minimum of 2+ years of lab environment and electrical experience in industrial, commercial, and/or residential setting
Efficient in sizing conductors, conduits, and using NEC Code Book
Ability to produce parts lists and work plans based off drawings or lab walks
Ability to install electrical equipment and circuit modification
Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical prints, schematics, and drawings
Knowledge in using hand tools, power tools, workshop tools, electrical meter, and testing equipment
Strong working knowledge of job site safety with the ability to thoroughly evaluate job hazards and complete pre-work task planning with an emphasis on identifying electrical hazards and proper safety procedures
Preferred
OSHA 10, OSHA 30 or NFPA70E certifications are highly desirable
Benefits
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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