Engineering Technician, Energy

Tesla Energy is looking for a highly skilled Engineering Technician to sustain battery module line equipment including basic electrical/mechanical troubleshooting, tester and robot recoveries, and mechanical design using CAD. This role may involve working a night shift schedule, but flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including days, nights, and swing shifts, is required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment/process faults on the module line and help recover, report, and escalate when needed
• Support Engineers in adhoc or planned downtime activities including clear understanding of electrical/mechanical equipment, PLC, troubleshooting, and operation of equipment
• Help create/modify equipment troubleshooting guides and train operation teams when applicable
• Support Engineers in submitting and managing orders including vendor communication, obtaining quotes, on and offsite logistics, PO creation, and asset management
• Audit spares and add/remove items, change minimum quantities, for all equipment in the line

Requirements

• Degree in Mechnical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience in an engineering development environment
• Great engineering drawing skills (CAD)
• Experience with test equipment as well as strong troubleshooting skills
• Ability to command the english language both written and verbal
• Safety oriented - must be able to identify energy sources in order to disable and verify safe through LOTO or other means. Must understand all site hazards and mitigate risk
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills as well as a positive attitude, eagerness to learn, ability to change direction quickly
• Basic level understanding of PLC and ignition preferred

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:

• 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)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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


Expected Compensation


• Engineering Technician I - $25.92 - $28.90/hour
• Engineering Technician II - $29.88 - $33.02/hour
• Engineering Technician III - $32.80 - $38.11/hour
• Engineering Technician IV - $35.98 - $43.97/hour
• Engineering Technician Lead - $40.56 - $49.58/hour
, depending on level + 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.