Electrical Engineering Technician

Description:
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 extra-low voltage, low voltage and high voltage 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.

Responsibilities:

Prepare and instrument test samples, execute tests, record, and analyze results on power electronics and battery storage systems
3D CAD skills (preferred), schematic capture
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
Contribute to server rack building/debugging, mechanical fixture setup/teardown, and harness builds
Operate tests using environmental chambers for thermal/humidity, vibration, and related equipment
Design, build, and dismantle mechanical fixtures, often using T-slotted aluminum extrusion

Requirements:

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 sensors (ex. Thermocouples, flow sensors) and DAQ’s for collecting data
Electrical fundamentals for building and debugging circuits in server racks
Experience with common Microsoft office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong interpersonal and communications skills, and trouble shooting skills
Multi-tasking skills, with the ability to self-prioritize

Compensation & Benefits:

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