Manufacturing Test & Equipment Engineering Technician

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Nevada, Sparks
1 Electric Avenue (Show on map)
Oct 22, 2025
What to Expect Join Tesla in creating robust, beautiful, data-centric automated machines. As a Manufacturing Test & Equipment Engineering Technician, you will work alongside engineers to develop testing equipment for batteries and power electronics components in our vehicles, and energy products. This team specifically develops custom, high-power, automated testing equipment for our production lines around the world. What You'll Do Perform electro-mechanical tasks (Electrical/control panel wiring, frame/fixture assemble, bench test setup) Work from complex and detailed manufacturing documentation, drawings, and/or verbal and written instructions and specialized fixtures/test equipment Aide in troubleshooting mechanical & electrical Participate in initial equipment conceptual development Stay organized, interacting with cross-functional teams and working on multiple projects simultaneously Inventory management and package pickup Support deployment of testing equipment at Tesla facilities and contract manufacturers What You'll Bring 4+ years hands-on experience building/wiring up various hardware Exposure to a variety of mechanical systems, production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment Ability to follow mechanical drawing and electrical schematic Ability to lift 20-40 lbs. on a daily basis and to maintain a safe working environment Experience with using test equipment (DMM, Oscilloscope, Variable DC power supplies, etc.) Experience with pneumatic and fluid systems Must be comfortable around High Voltage Must be able to solder and crimp both large and small components and use basic shop tools (drill press, band saw, etc.) Experience with cable management and wire routing is a plus and knowledge of UL 508A and NFPA 79 standards are a plus Travel (Domestic and International) 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