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Engineering Technician, Test Systems Engineering

Tesla Motors, Inc.
24.40 - 56.40 USD
flexible benefit account, paid holidays, sick time, 401(k)
United States, California, Sunnyvale
750 East El Camino Real (Show on map)
Oct 31, 2025
What to Expect

The Test Systems Engineering (TSE) team consists of a unique blend of Mechanical, Electrical, and Software Engineers supported by a highly versatile Technician Team. Our team's primary focus is to provide scalable internal test solutions for vehicle and energy sectors within Tesla. We highly value the creativity and professional expertise that each member brings with them as we continue to accelerate product development in Tesla.

As an Engineering Technician on this team, you will be asked to perform a variety of build assembly and maintenance tasks. The environment is very fast-paced and requires a skilled & reliable individual, capable of working independently but who is also excited to collaborate with others to accomplish a common goal. As a result, said individual will also need strong written and verbal communication skills.


What You'll Do
  • Assist with maintenance on test equipment with the goal of reducing equipment downtime
  • Ability to handle, with some direction, multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet deadlines

  • Build mechanical structures small or large per provided documentation

  • Build quality prototype wiring connections & harnesses when needed

  • Capture & log fault findings, maintenance labor, or upgrade activities

  • Identify safety and environmental concerns

  • In collaboration with Engineers, assist with design by giving documented feedback of builds & operations of designed equipment

  • Learn how to assemble TSE specific equipment and understand their functions

  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment in collaboration with Technician Team peers, as well as understand and follow safety and environmental regulations

  • Perform light fabrication and assembly tasks, including operation of manual machining, common shop, power, and hand tools


What You'll Bring
  • 3+ years demonstrated hands-on work experience in a related field/environment
  • Ability to lift 45 lbs.
  • Ability to use hand-tools
  • Experience working in a fast-paced workplace with excellent oral/written communication and organizational skills
  • Strong mechanical assembly knowledge withexperience troubleshooting equipment
  • Willing to travel domestic and international when necessary
  • Ability to create electrical harnesses & cabled connections preferred
  • Ability to handle and dispose of hazardous materials (preferred but not necessary)
  • Experience utilizing Jira, SharePoint, and Confluence (preferred but not necessary)
  • Practical knowledge of CAN and LIN protocols (preferred but not necessary)

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

As a full-time Tesla seasonal employee, you will be eligible for:

  • Aetna medical plan with an HSA (Health Savings Account) with a $0 employee cost
  • Employee contribution into an HSA
  • Dental and vision plans with a $0 employee cost
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
  • 401(k) and other financial benefits
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick time after 90 days of employment 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
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee discounts and perks program
    Expected Compensation
    $24.40 - $56.40/hour + 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.

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