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Engineering Technician, Abuse Test & Engineering

Tesla Motors, Inc.
24.40 - 50.40 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Palo Alto
Jan 13, 2026
What to Expect Battery Cells are the common denominator for every Tesla product. Our product requirements demand ground-up cell architectures with state-of-the-art performance that are thoroughly tested and validated to be as safe as possible before making it to the customer. Our environment is fast-paced and incredibly exciting, so being passionate and self-motivated to push your limits is critical. Our team works with engineering groups across various disciplines, requiring strong communication skills and a team-first mentality. You will work alongside seasoned industry experts, high aptitude recent graduates, and people from every stage in between. We look for anyone with an exceptional ability to solve problems in both individual and team settings. What You'll Do Utilize specialized equipment to test and validate cells, modules, battery packs and related components under electrical, mechanical and thermal stresses Perform complex destructive testing and gather data from a variety of sensors Perform teardown inspection post-testing and gather data to be used for further analysis Maintain test equipment and data collection tools Perform periodic maintenance, calibration, and repairs Troubleshoot data acquisition systems and sensors Collaborate with other teams on sample build, preparation, and instrumentation Follow and edit standard operating procedures What You'll Bring High awareness of safety hazards, procedures, and best practices Experience with a variety of hand and power tools Ability to learn new test procedures and software Working knowledge of MS Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook) Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills Eager to learn, independently motivated, and proactive 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: Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period) Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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.