Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Engineering Technician - Hardware Validation & Testing

Hardware Validation & TestingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePalo Alto, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in mechanical, electrical, or materials testing.
Proficiency in safely using a wide range of hand tools, power tools, and laboratory equipment.
Hands-on experience setting up and executing tests, with the ability to troubleshoot and solve problems.
Expertise in data collection and reporting using software such as Microsoft Excel.
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to gaining and sharing knowledge.
A positive, solution-oriented attitude and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and rapidly shift focus.
A strong sense of ownership, responsibility, and accountability for work.
A high level of commitment to safety practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

Build, assemble, and refine new and existing test fixtures and equipment, ensuring functionality and precision.
Document all aspects of testing, including pre-test inspections, checkpoints, and teardown, and modify or help develop standard operating procedures.
Communicate effectively, raise technical questions, and challenge existing methods to identify the best solutions.
Support the organization and improvement of the team’s laboratory space, adapting to the program’s evolving needs.
Fabricate wire harnesses, solder components, create aluminum extrusion fixtures, wire power supplies, and rework machined fixtures as needed.
Use Python to interface with test setups, running and adjusting scripts to meet specific testing needs.
Instrument, assemble, and test engineering prototypes, gathering data to validate systems and ensure proper functionality.
Enforce and adhere to laboratory safety protocols, maintaining a safe and organized work environment.

Desired Qualifications

Familiarity with environmental stress testing or automated test systems.

Category	Tesla SI
Location	Palo Alto, California
Requisition ID	278724
Type	Full-time

Job Description

Our aggressive product requirements demand architectures with state-of-the-art performance. Working at Tesla is fast-paced and incredibly exciting, and being passionate and self-motivated to push boundaries is critical. You will work with Engineering groups across various disciplines, alongside seasoned industry experts, high-aptituderecent graduates, and people from every stage in between.In this role, you will work as a member of Tesla’s Optimus Test Team and support the component, sub-system and system level testing of Tesla’s Optimus Bot. As a test technician, you will work closely with reliability and test engineers in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment to assemble test fixtures, conduct material, performance, and reliability testing, and collect data.As a successful candidate, you have strong mechanical or electrical hands-on skills and are able to work effectively and independently.

Job Responsibilities

Build, assemble, and refine test fixtures and equipment, both new and existing, ensuring functionality and precision
Document all aspects of the testing process, including pre-test inspections, checkpoints, teardown, and modify/help develop SOPs
Communicate effectively, raise technical questions, and challenge existing methods to find the best possible solutions
Support the organization and improvement of the team’s lab space, adapting to the evolving needs of the program
Fabricate wire harnesses, solder components, create aluminum extrusion fixtures, wire power supplies, and rework machined fixtures as needed
Use Python to interface with test setups, running and adjust scripts to meet specific testing needs
Instrument, assemble, and test engineering prototypes, gathering data to validate systems and ensure their proper functionality
Enforce and adhere to lab safety protocols, always ensuring a safe and organized work environment

Job Requirements

2+ years of experience in mechanical, electrical, or materials testing
Proficiency in using a wide range of hand tools, power tools, and lab equipment safely
Hands-on experience in test setup and execution, with the ability to troubleshoot and solve problems effectively
Expertise in data collection and reporting using software such as MS Excel
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to gaining and sharing knowledge
Familiarity with environmental stress testing or automated test systems is a plus
A positive, solution-oriented attitude, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and rapidly shift focus
A strong sense of ownership, responsibility, and accountability for your work
A high level of commitment to safety practices and procedures

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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