Tesla · 2 months ago
Engineering Technician, Thermal Test
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$28.80/hr - $56.40/hrTesla is seeking highly motivated entry-level engineering technicians to support accelerated product durability testing. The role involves hands-on tasks such as assembling and disassembling vehicle components, building test fixtures, and executing tests while collaborating with engineers to resolve mechanical and electrical issues.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Execute tests: setup, perform inspections, conduct maintenance, and retrofits. Using multimeters, force gauges, and torque wrenches
Document and report issues identified during tests or inspections
Collaborate with Engineers to resolve mechanical & electrical issues discovered
Support Engineers in instrumentation and data acquisition
Assist and learn from other Technicians and Engineers
Assemble & wire test fixtures
Collaborate with team for lab organization and usage
Understanding of Ohms law, Kirchhoff's laws
Use of bandsaws and a drill press for any test fabrication
Qualification
Required
Excellent attention to detail along with written & verbal communication skills
Analytical problem-solving skills and strong organization skills
Working principals of common thermal components - operation, testing and characterization
Experience using standard lab and test equipment like power supplies, DAQs, pressure transducers, flow meters, temperature sensors
Experience with HVAC and refrigerant systems
Ability to solder, crimp, and read wire diagrams
Basic experience with MS office tools (Outlook/Excel/Word)
Experience working with high voltage and low voltage components
Previous experience with CAN communication
Experience working on vehicle level systems
Understanding of Ohms law, Kirchhoff's laws
Use of bandsaws and a drill press for any test fabrication
Benefits
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
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
Recent News
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