Facilities Reliability Technician, Energy

Tesla is seeking a seasoned highly motivated Engineering Technicians to help develop Tesla's future in Energy Products and associated systems while continuously improving our existing products. Our Reliability Engineering Technicians work side by side with our Engineers to validate our world class facility systems for functionality and reliability. This work requires you to be extremely detail oriented, hold your work to the highest quality standards, and have the engineering drive to perpetually innovate. Our team's passion drives us to succeed, you must be self-motivated, eager for change, and thrive in ambiguity. Testing requires collaboration with many engineering teams, reliability, design, integration etc. A team player mentality and exceptional communication is essential.
This role combines engineering fundamentals and processes with a scientific approach to collecting data and analysis.


Responsibilities

• Instrument and test engineering prototypes, including data acquisition and processing
• Design and construct new test equipment and improve existing fixtures
• Maintain high standard of safety and organization on our site
• Collaborate with engineering teams to identify and resolve mechanical & electrical issues
• Integrating systems including AC/DC high and low voltages, structural components, coolant, and scripting
• Provide careful, detail-oriented documentation during tests, and inspections
• Communicate technical questions and findings in a concise and descriptive manner
• Diagnose and troubleshoot test setup errors and failures

Requirements

• Preferred: Associate degree, with extensive practical experience as an Mechanical or Electronics Engineering Technician an acceptable alternative
• Preferred: Valid High Voltage training certificate from an OEM or demonstrated working knowledge of battery powered systems
• Preferred: facilities systems experience - chillers, boilers, cooling towers, CDA, ICW, PCW, heat recovery, high / low voltage, pumps, heat exchangers, etc.
• Mechanical fabrication skills, machine shop experience, expert with hand and power tools as well as demonstrate mechanical aptitude - Practice disassembly and reassembly of electromechanical systems without instructions
• Strong understanding of physics and engineering fundamentals as well as methodical and diligent, works with a strong sense of quality and craft
• Creative approach to problem solving, willingness to learn and try new things as well as self-directing, able to work across the entire organization to collect parts and information to execute job responsibilities
• Excellent documentation and written communication; proficient using Microsoft Office, Excel

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


• Maintenance Support I - $24.44 - $27.20/hour
• Maintenance Support II - $28.76 - $31.80/hour
• Maintenance Support III - $31.25 - $36.32/hour
• Maintenance Support IV - $33.93 - $41.47/hour
• Lead Maintenance Support - $37.86 - $46.27/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.