Engineering Technician, Semi Truck, Body Controllers

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Job Category
Engineering & Information Technology

Location
PALO ALTO, California

Req. ID
227023

Job Type
Full-time

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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)
  • LGBTQ+ care concierge services
  • 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.

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.