Engineering Technician, Harness Prototyping

Tesla Motors, Inc.
24.40 - 50.40 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Palo Alto
Oct 16, 2025
What to Expect We are seeking a highly motivated engineering technician for Optimus Distribution Team. The team is primarily focused on prototyping, troubleshooting and debugging harnesses, connectors and electronics assemblies. Your responsibilities will include building prototype harnesses and electro-mechanical assemblies, debugging and troubleshooting failed harnesses and reporting those failure modes and recommendations to design team as well as overseeing techs both internal and external in larger scale harness builds. What You'll Do Build prototype harnesses for multiple platforms including bot, charger, demo systems and bucks to drawings Generate simple harness drawings for debug and testing harnesses with the assistance of design team Troubleshoot, debug, repair prototype harnesses Document failure modes and communicate them to design team with recommendations Train other technician groups to build harnesses at scale What You'll Bring Hands on experience with harness building Tool proficiency: Crimpers, strippers, multi-meters, soldering irons, hand tools and power tools Experience with Jira, 3D printing, Oscilloscopes are highly preferred IPC-7711/7721 and IPC-A-620 highly preferred 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.