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Tesla

PCBA Technician, Battery Electronics

Tesla, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306

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Tesla Tesla is a fast-moving and constantly innovating company. We design and manufacture advanced electric vehicles, battery packs, drive systems, and energy products that are changing the future of transportation and sustainable energy. What To Expect Tesla’s Battery Electronics (BE) Team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Engineering Technician to join us, where you'll play a critical role in ensuring the design, validation, and long-term reliability of our cutting-edge Battery Management System (BMS) PCBAs. What You'll Do

Perform non-destructive failure analysis on PCBAs to identify and troubleshoot issues Utilize specialized equipment to determine the root cause of failing PCBAs Analyze CAN logs and vehicle history to narrow down failures and inform design improvements Conduct advanced soldering and rework tasks involving fine-pitch components, SMDs, and multilayer PCBA boards Independently build and validate custom wiring harnesses and PCBA test setups/fixtures with minimal instructions Develop and maintain clear, concise documentation of test procedures and findings, presenting results to engineers and stakeholders Follow and refine standard operating procedures to ensure efficiency and quality Coordinate and track the shipment of PCBAs from global locations, ensuring timely and efficient testing and analysis What You'll Bring

High awareness of safety hazards, procedures, and best practices, with experience working with High Voltage systems and a strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and concepts Experience with testing and validation of electronic components and PCBAs, including soldering and reworking PCBAs and making custom harnesses Experience with benchtop electronics equipment, including DMM, Oscilloscope, and Voltage Supplies Experience with failure analysis and root cause investigation Ability to learn new test procedures and software, with working knowledge of MS Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook) Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Eager to learn, independently motivated, and proactive, with a strong desire to contribute to the team's success 2+ years of experience in a lab/shop setting, with a strong foundation in electronics and testing Benefits Compensation and 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) 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: $28.80 - $56.40/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits

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