Engineering Technician, Power Module Lab Tesla Motors, Inc. 28.80 - 65.40 USD paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, California, Palo Alto Sep 22, 2026

What to Expect Join the electric revolution as a Power Module Engineering Technician at Tesla! You will support power module design, incorporating packaging assembly and facilitate design integration and test. Your work will have a direct impact on the future of sustainable energy, and we're looking for a motivated and skilled Technician. What You'll Do

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand product requirement and develop power packaging solutions that meet those needs

Validate mechanical assembly process optimized for power modules. Document, measurement of thermal, mechanical, assembly tolerance stacks for manufacturability

Conduct research and analysis through builds and test to identify new packaging materials and technologies

Utilize drawings to assemble batch builds for testing validation, detailed documentation, collaborate results with design team

Troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to packaging design and assembly

Support Lab assembly equipment and mechanical tooling included preventative maintenance and repair

Compliance with clean room environment includes hair net, gloves, shoe covers and other personal protective equipment protocols What You'll Bring

Associate's degree, or equivalent experience

3+ years of full-time industry experience operating and maintaining specialized semiconductor and power module assembly equipment, such as wire bonder, die attach, and vacuum reflow soldering systems

Assembly experience, soldering of PCBA and devices using proper ESD practices

Documentation and compliance: detailed records of maintenance, repairs, and test data, while following safety protocols (e.g., cleanroom procedures) and quality standards

Experience with CAD (SolidWorks, CATIA or similar), ability to use drawings and prints to build and document assemblies

Broad range of assembly tooling knowledge, including power tools, hand tools including electrical assembly crimping and fastening processes

Material science knowledge, pertaining to materials used in electronics packaging (ceramics, attaches, encapsulation, wire bonding, adhesives, etc.)

Test chamber and machine operation, capable of identifying anomalies, detailed documentation of the event and enact diagnosis and repair solutions with the design team

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

Expected Compensation

$28.80 - $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.