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Electrical Engineering Technician

Fremont, California, United StatesHybridFull Time$24–$50 /hrPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Role summary

Tesla is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technician to work closely with Compliance Engineers. This role involves assisting with product preparation and testing, interfacing with regulatory bodies for certifications, and supporting the development of automated test systems. The technician will work with ELV, LV, and HV systems, maintain ISO 17025 QMS accreditation, and manage laboratory operations including purchasing and calibration. Key responsibilities include preparing test samples, executing tests, debugging products, reworking prototypes, and fabricating electronic components. A degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience, along with 2+ years in an engineering development environment and specific experience with NEC NFPA 70, is required. Strong fabrication, soldering, and troubleshooting skills are essential.

What To Expect
In this role you’ll work closely with the Compliance Engineers. You will assist with product preparation and test, interface with regulatory bodies to plan and execute product and component certifications. Support the development and realization of automated test systems and manage test assets. Install and setup test samples and infrastructure (equipment).
You’ll be required to work on ELV, LV and HV systems both within the Tesla Laboratory and external testing facilities. Maintain ISO 17025 QMS accreditation, and the smooth running of the laboratory including the purchasing of consumables, equipment and services including calibration management.
A high degree of integrity and ethics are required for this regulatory role.
What You'll Do- Prepare and instrument test samples, execute tests, record, and analyze results on power electronics and battery storage systems
- Assist with testing at in-house and local contract laboratories
- Support the debug of products and sub-systems
- Support the build and test of automated test equipment and peripherals
- Rework prototypes and printed circuit board assemblies
- Carry out duties as defined by the engineers
What You'll Bring- Degree in Electronics Technology, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 2 years + of experience in an engineering development environment, with NEC NFPA 70 experience, previous lab environment
- Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals, High Voltage/Power Electronics experience
- Strong soldering, electronics fabrication/prototyping, mechanical fabrication/prototyping skills, and wire harness skills
- Experience with common MS office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills, and trouble shooting skills
- Multi-tasking skills, with the ability to self-prioritize
- 3D CAD skills (preferred), schematic capture
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:
- 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
$24.40 - $50.40/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.

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