Reliability Engineering Technician
About the job
- Degree or equivalent experience as an automotive or electronics engineering technician
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with ability to independently disassemble and reassemble electromechanical systems, fabrication skills, machine shop experience, expert with hand and power tools
- Experience with standard electronics lab tools including AC/DC meters, data acquisition, AC/DC power supplies, etc.
- Experience making wiring harnesses by way of soldering, crimping, following wiring diagrams, etc.
- Strong understanding of physics and engineering fundamentals
- Methodical and diligent, demonstrated ability to work with a strong sense of quality and craft
- Creative approach to problem solving, with willingness to learn and try new things
- Is 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 software such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- 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 in our lab
- Maintain cutting edge, lab scale Environmental Test Chambers
- Collaborate with engineering teams to identify and resolve mechanical & electrical issues
- Integrating systems including AC/DC high and low voltages, structural components, coolant, CAN, 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
- Willing to travel to support lab expansion at our facilities in Fremont, Austin, Berlin, and future locations
- Valid High Voltage training certificate from an OEM or demonstrated working knowledge of battery powered systems
About the company
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, Texas
Founded
2003
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Sales are growing again: revenue rose 26% to $28.2 billion in the June 2026 quarter, after falling 3% in 2025.
- Software adds income beyond cars: paid users of its supervised self-driving feature rose 56% to 1.48 million by June 2026.
- Hiring is back: Tesla's headcount grew 7% to 134,785 by December 2025, after layoffs shrank it 11% in 2024.
What critics are saying
- Growth isn't reaching profit: operating profit fell 57% to $398 million in the June 2026 quarter, a 1.4% margin.
- Alphabet's Waymo is far ahead in robotaxis: Texas records in May 2026 listed 577 Waymo vehicles to Tesla's 42.
- Stock grants have lost value: Tesla shares fell 17% in 2026 through October 8, after a December 2025 record.
What makes Tesla unique
- Energy storage punches above its weight: Tesla's energy unit made 13% of 2025 sales but 22% of gross profit.
- Tesla set the charging standard: Ford, GM and all major EV sellers in North America adopted its plug by 2024.
- Robots are written into Musk's pay: his 2025 award sets goals of 1 million humanoid robots and 1 million robotaxis.
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Benefits
- Remote Work Options
- Flexible Work Hours