Engineering Technician, Pack Testing, Abuse Test & Engineering Tesla - 3.3 Palo Alto, CA Job Details Full-time $24.40 - $65.40 an hour 15 hours ago Benefits Commuter assistance Health savings account AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Flextime Adoption assistance Employee assistance program 401(k) matching Employee discount Benefits from day one Pet insurance Qualifications Laboratory safety Mechanical assembly Safety protocol adherence Mechanical fabrication Equipment troubleshooting Welding Technical troubleshooting support Cross-functional collaboration Project stakeholder communication Mechanical troubleshooting Cross-functional communication Full Job Description What to Expect We are looking for an Engineering Technician to evaluate battery propagation resistance across a wide range of vehicle and energy storage programs. In this role, you will be responsible for safely working with battery modules and packs, including instrumenting, troubleshooting equipment, executing tests, performing detailed post-test teardowns, and improving test methods and fixtures. You will work closely with engineers to execute complex testing, investigate failure modes, and provide hands-on technical feedback that helps improve designs. Our environment is fast-paced, hands-on, and highly collaborative. Being passionate about quality work, safety, continuous improvement, and pushing your technical limits is critical. We are looking for someone who can effectively solve problems independently while also collaborating with engineers and technicians to accomplish challenging testing objectives. What You'll Do Conduct abuse tests on battery modules and packs under electrical, mechanical, and thermal stresses Prepare and instrument test articles, and perform post-test teardowns, including detailed documentation Modify and improve test fixtures, equipment, and testing methods Improve test capability and efficiency by modifying test fixtures, rigs, equipment, and methods, and by communicating feedback to stakeholders Maintain a safe, clean, and organized laboratory environment Perform periodic maintenance, inspection, and repairs on test equipment and tooling What You'll Bring Minimum 2+ years of hands-on experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, engineering, automotive, battery, or field-service environment Proven problem-solving, troubleshooting, and critical thinking skills Strong safety awareness and attention to detail Solid understanding of electrical, mechanical, and thermal fundamentals Ability to read and interpret test plans, procedures, and technical documentation and collaborate effectively with engineers, technicians, and cross-functional teams Flexibility to travel between test sites based on program needs, up to 20% Hands-on experience in assembly, testing, and teardown of cells, modules, or battery packs Welding and fabrication skills Familiarity with data acquisition systems and LabVIEW Experience developing or modifying test fixtures, tooling, or laboratory equipment Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period) Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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

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Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels) Expected Compensation $24.40 - $65.40/hour + 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. Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.