Engineering Technician, Semi Truck, Body Controllers

Tesla Motors, Inc.
24.40 - 50.40 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Palo Alto
Jul 29, 2025
What to Expect The Low Voltage Hardware Validation Test team is looking to bring on a Body Controllers Engineering Technician to support Semi test development, execution, documentation, and root cause analysis. A Body Controller Engineering Technician will support all aspects of testing from electrical debugging, mechanical fixture design/building, software validation/script modification. What You'll Do Collaborate with Engineers to validate body controllers for the Semi program through mechanical, electrical, and software/firmware testing Design, build, and dismantle static fixtures made of T-Slotted aluminum and sometime solid Aluminum or magnesium Modify and debug Software scripts for controller validation Design, build, debug, rework, and dismantle complex electrical sever rack testers What You'll Bring Soldering experience related to reworking PCBA board Custom harness building experience related to building signal and power cables sizes from 22 gauge to 0 gauge Ability to manage multiple test priorities and communicate proactively Performing environmental stress screening (ESS) to identify potential failure modes Conducting highly accelerated life testing (HALT) and highly accelerated stress screening (HASS) to determine product robustness Operating and maintaining environmental chambers for thermal, humidity, and vibration testing Analyzing test data and identifying trends to predict potential failures Collaborating with engineers to implement design improvements based on reliability test results (Preferred, not required) Experience building things using SolidWorks, Catia, Altium, Autodesk Inventor. Experience programming in/on/with Linux, PyCharm, Command line, Arduino, DAQs, and power supplies. Experience fabricating things with CNC mills/Lathes, 3D printers, Laser cutter, chop saws, drill presses, electronic/mechanical crimpers. Experience gathering electrical, mechanical, temperature, data with strain gauges, TC, DAQs, DMM, oscilloscope, torque wrench, Micro ohm meter, HI pot, and Pressure Decay leak tester. Has experience running reliability and validation testing with environmental chambers for PCBAs 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: Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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 Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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.