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Engineering Technician, Thermal Systems

Tesla Motors, Inc.
24.40 - 50.40 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Palo Alto
Feb 03, 2026
What to Expect
The Tesla Energy team is searching for a strong, versatile technician, capable of working in a high paced environment on residential and industrial thermal products. This role is very hands-on where technicians personally assemble and disassemble electro-mechanical components, build test fixtures, and execute tests. A successful candidate for this role must have a passion to learn and develop new skills. All team members collaborate to develop and implement effective solutions quickly.

What You'll Do
  • Build electrical and mechanical test samples for engineering teams involving refrigerant and coolant systems
  • Troubleshoot electronics subsystem firmware/hardware issues
  • Run tests and record test data
  • Build and repair LV and HV wire harnesses and cables
  • Assist with testing at in-house or local contract laboratories
  • Build/repair temporary grid connected and islanded microgrids for testing
  • Construct and debug test fixtures

What You'll Bring
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in R&D electronics environment
  • Strong understanding of engineering and reliability fundamentals
  • Machine shop and electrical prototyping skills
  • Great mechanical fabrication and soldering skills
  • Highly knowledgeable in HV/LV electronic systems
  • Strong troubleshooting skills to the component level on electronic modules
  • Experience with HV battery systems highly desired

Compensation and 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
    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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