Engineering Technician, Functional Safety, Abuse Test & Engineering

Tesla is an innovative electric vehicle and clean energy company known for its cutting-edge technology and sustainable solutions.
$50,752 - $117,312
Backend
Entry-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
1+ year of experience
Automotive · AI

Description For Engineering Technician, Functional Safety, Abuse Test & Engineering

Tesla is seeking an Engineering Technician for Functional Safety, Abuse Test & Engineering to join their Battery Cells team. This role is crucial in testing and validating cells, modules, battery packs, and related components under various stresses to ensure safety and performance.

The ideal candidate will work in a fast-paced, exciting environment, utilizing specialized equipment to perform complex destructive testing, gather data from various sensors, and conduct teardown inspections. They will collaborate with engineering groups across disciplines, maintain test equipment, troubleshoot data acquisition systems, and follow safety procedures.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Performing electrical, mechanical, and thermal stress tests on battery components
  • Conducting destructive testing and data collection
  • Maintaining and calibrating test equipment
  • Collaborating with other teams on sample preparation and instrumentation
  • Following and editing standard operating procedures

The ideal candidate should have:

  • High awareness of safety procedures and best practices
  • Experience with hand and power tools
  • Ability to learn new test procedures and software
  • Working knowledge of MS Office software
  • Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills
  • Eagerness to learn and proactive attitude

Preferred qualifications include experience with data acquisition systems, sensors, and working with lithium-ion batteries or high voltage materials.

Tesla offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive pay, medical and dental plans, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plans, and various other perks. The company is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

Join Tesla's innovative team and contribute to the development of cutting-edge battery technology that powers the future of sustainable energy and transportation.

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Responsibilities For Engineering Technician, Functional Safety, Abuse Test & Engineering

  • 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

Requirements For Engineering Technician, Functional Safety, Abuse Test & Engineering

Python
  • 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

Benefits For Engineering Technician, Functional Safety, Abuse Test & Engineering

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Commuter Benefits
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401k
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plans
  • Life Insurance
  • AD&D Insurance
  • Short-term Disability
  • Long-term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Back-up Childcare
  • Parenting Support Resources
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Legal Services
  • Pet Insurance
  • Weight Loss Program
  • Tobacco Cessation Program
  • Tesla Babies Program
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Discounts

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