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Engineering Technician, High Voltage Components
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Engineering Technician, High Voltage Components
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What To Expect The Drive Inverter test team is seeking a skilled Engineering Technician to support the development and testing of Tesla's cutting-edge high voltage systems. As a key member of our team, you will collaborate with engineers to design, test, and validate high voltage systems. Your expertise will help drive innovation, identify areas for improvement, and ensure the reliability and performance of our products.
In this role, you will apply your technical knowledge to support the design and development of test plans, procedures, and protocols. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to iterate on product and test designs, analyze data, and draw meaningful conclusions. Your attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to think critically will be essential in identifying and resolving complex technical issues.
To succeed in this role, you must be a team player with excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic, and a passion for innovation. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, adapting to changing priorities, and thriving in ambiguity. Your expertise will help us push the boundaries of high voltage system performance, reliability, and safety.
The Drive Inverter Test Team is committed to accelerating innovation and rapidly iterating designs. As an Engineering Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring the efficiency and meticulousness of our testing processes, combining engineering fundamentals with a scientific approach to experimental design, data collection, and analysis.
What You’ll Do
Conduct visual and functional inspections of high voltage systems and associated parts to identify defects, irregularities, and areas for improvement.
Perform detailed inspections of test fixtures, equipment, and prototypes to ensure compliance with safety standards and design specifications.
Collaborate with Test Engineers to develop and execute test plans, procedures, and protocols to validate high voltage system performance and reliability.
Provide clear and concise documentation of test results, inspection findings, and technical issues to support data-driven decision making.
Participate in design reviews and technical discussions to ensure that high voltage system designs meet safety, performance, and reliability requirements.
Optimize parts and logistics management, both physically and digitally, to ensure efficient testing and prototyping, and identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to increase efficiency and productivity.
Maintain a high standard of organization and safety in the lab, including inventory management, tooling, and equipment maintenance.
Design, fabricate, and modify test fixtures and equipment to support high voltage system testing and validation.
Assemble, test, and analyze engineering prototypes to validate design assumptions and identify areas for improvement.
Support test engineers with physical tasks required to execute reliability and validation tests to specification.
What You’ll Bring
Extensive practical experience in a similar role, with a strong background in engineering principles and practices.
High Voltage training or demonstrated working knowledge of high voltage DC systems, and associated safety protocols, and experience with high voltage system design, testing, and validation.
Proficient in mechanical fabrication, with experience in machine shop operations and expert-level skills with hand and power tools. Experience with designing complex parts and large assemblies in CAD software.
Ability to disassemble and reassemble electromechanical systems without instruction, demonstrating strong mechanical aptitude.
Strong understanding of physics and engineering fundamentals, with the ability to apply principles to solve complex problems.
Familiarity with standard electronic lab tools, including AC/DC meters, data acquisition systems, and AC/DC power supplies.
Experience with wiring harness design and fabrication, including soldering, crimping, and following wiring diagrams.
Experience with Python or similar coding programs.
Excellent documentation and written communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office. Experience with Jira is a plus.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., with frequent standing, walking, and bending in a fast-paced lab environment.
Benefits
Competitive pay, plus cash and stock awards.
Aetna PPO and HSA plans.
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits.
Dental and vision plans, with options at $0 payroll contribution.
Company paid Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA.
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits.
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 including 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.
Job Information
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Utilities
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Engineering Technician, High Voltage Components
role at
Tesla
What To Expect The Drive Inverter test team is seeking a skilled Engineering Technician to support the development and testing of Tesla's cutting-edge high voltage systems. As a key member of our team, you will collaborate with engineers to design, test, and validate high voltage systems. Your expertise will help drive innovation, identify areas for improvement, and ensure the reliability and performance of our products.
In this role, you will apply your technical knowledge to support the design and development of test plans, procedures, and protocols. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to iterate on product and test designs, analyze data, and draw meaningful conclusions. Your attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to think critically will be essential in identifying and resolving complex technical issues.
To succeed in this role, you must be a team player with excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic, and a passion for innovation. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, adapting to changing priorities, and thriving in ambiguity. Your expertise will help us push the boundaries of high voltage system performance, reliability, and safety.
The Drive Inverter Test Team is committed to accelerating innovation and rapidly iterating designs. As an Engineering Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring the efficiency and meticulousness of our testing processes, combining engineering fundamentals with a scientific approach to experimental design, data collection, and analysis.
What You’ll Do
Conduct visual and functional inspections of high voltage systems and associated parts to identify defects, irregularities, and areas for improvement.
Perform detailed inspections of test fixtures, equipment, and prototypes to ensure compliance with safety standards and design specifications.
Collaborate with Test Engineers to develop and execute test plans, procedures, and protocols to validate high voltage system performance and reliability.
Provide clear and concise documentation of test results, inspection findings, and technical issues to support data-driven decision making.
Participate in design reviews and technical discussions to ensure that high voltage system designs meet safety, performance, and reliability requirements.
Optimize parts and logistics management, both physically and digitally, to ensure efficient testing and prototyping, and identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to increase efficiency and productivity.
Maintain a high standard of organization and safety in the lab, including inventory management, tooling, and equipment maintenance.
Design, fabricate, and modify test fixtures and equipment to support high voltage system testing and validation.
Assemble, test, and analyze engineering prototypes to validate design assumptions and identify areas for improvement.
Support test engineers with physical tasks required to execute reliability and validation tests to specification.
What You’ll Bring
Extensive practical experience in a similar role, with a strong background in engineering principles and practices.
High Voltage training or demonstrated working knowledge of high voltage DC systems, and associated safety protocols, and experience with high voltage system design, testing, and validation.
Proficient in mechanical fabrication, with experience in machine shop operations and expert-level skills with hand and power tools. Experience with designing complex parts and large assemblies in CAD software.
Ability to disassemble and reassemble electromechanical systems without instruction, demonstrating strong mechanical aptitude.
Strong understanding of physics and engineering fundamentals, with the ability to apply principles to solve complex problems.
Familiarity with standard electronic lab tools, including AC/DC meters, data acquisition systems, and AC/DC power supplies.
Experience with wiring harness design and fabrication, including soldering, crimping, and following wiring diagrams.
Experience with Python or similar coding programs.
Excellent documentation and written communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office. Experience with Jira is a plus.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., with frequent standing, walking, and bending in a fast-paced lab environment.
Benefits
Competitive pay, plus cash and stock awards.
Aetna PPO and HSA plans.
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits.
Dental and vision plans, with options at $0 payroll contribution.
Company paid Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA.
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits.
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 including 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.
Job Information
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Utilities
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