Tesla · 2 months ago
Engineering Technician, Drive Systems Engineering
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$24.40/hr - $50.40/hrTesla is committed to hiring and developing top talent in engineering disciplines. The Engineering Technician will work alongside engineers to support the development of high-speed rotating machines, focusing on assembling, testing, and documenting prototype drive unit assemblies.
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Responsibilities
Assemble and debug prototype drive unit assemblies
Make and modify parts as necessary to support test rigs and prototypes
Test prototypes
Assess and document test results
Qualification
Required
Demonstrate mechanical aptitude. Ability to take things apart and get them back together without instructions
Detail oriented personality with solid documentation and reporting skills including Microsoft office and computer software literacy
Metal working and other general fabrication skills including knowledge of hand and power tools, pneumatic equipment
Machine Shop Experience: Proficient with basic shop tools and machines (manual mill, engine lathe, drill press, bandsaw, belt sanders, hand tools etc.)
Equivalent trade school or college courses pertaining to CNC and milling operations
Knowledge of electrical hazards. Including precautionary measures around High Voltage equipment and spinning machinery
Ability to use basic electrical tools: Digital Multi-meter, Meg-Ohm tester Thermal couple Meters
Basic wiring knowledge, ability to connect sensors, power supplies, and Data Acquisition to test platforms
An interest in electric motors and gear train
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
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