Tesla Looking For R&D Engineering Technician at Palo Alto, CA Full Time

THE ROLE

Support engineering groups while working within the research and development of power electronics systems, including fabricating test setups, fixtures, cable harnesses, troubleshooting electromechanical issues in a high voltage lab environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read electronic schematics, mechanical drawings and plumbing diagrams or work from written / verbal instructions using little or no formally released documentation.
• Familiar with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal generators, power supplies and other standard EE lab equipment.
• Experience building, operating and troubleshooting electromechanical assemblies
• Familiar and comfortable with hand tools and some power tools. Knowledge of machine shop practices a plus.
• Machine shop experience, knee mill, lathe, drill press, vertical and horizontal band saw, bench grinder.
• Construct, test and repair prototype devices under test.
• Troubleshoot various systems using documentation, instrumentation and input from engineer.
• Experience building high current, high voltage test fixtures and knowledge of high voltage safety.
• Fabricate cable harnesses, familiar with various connector types and crimp tools, automotive a plus.
• Familiarity in fabrication with aluminum t-slot extrusion medium
• Navigate computer systems and software necessary to perform test using programs such as Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel. LabView, Python, MySQL, Solidworks, CATIA, Altium, JIRA a plus.
• CNC programming and operation experience a plus.
• PCBA rework and soldering a plus.
• Knowledge of plumbing, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems

REQUIREMENTS

• Associate degree or equivalent experience.
• Research and Development lab experience.
• Strong skills in problem solving, communication, personal effectiveness, quality and common sense, team player, organization, task management.
• Self-starter, motivated person.
• Ability to regularly lift 40 lbs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 – $42.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Palo Alto, CA 94304: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Electro-mechanical: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location