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Energy Engineering Technician

Tesla Motors, Inc.
24.40 - 43.20 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Palo Alto
Sep 18, 2025
What to Expect
As an Engineering Technician on the Systems Integration team with Tesla Energy, you will own the installation of test equipment, including Residential & Industrial Energy storage products in an R&D setting.The role comprises a range of electrical and mechanical tasks and a strong candidate will be able to execute on many different scopes of work under minimal supervision.

What You'll Do
  • Installs, modifies, commission or decommission residential and industrial products and test equipment up to 480VAC / 1000V DC including BESS, EV chargers, power supplies, transformers, solar panels, etc.
  • Build one off test equipment consisting of aluminum extrusions, HV bussing, contactors, and other related items following manuals, diagrams, blueprints, schematicsand verbal or written instructions and directions
  • Build server racks consisting of both HV and LV complex wiring, rack mounted computers, power supplies and other components, DIN rail mount terminal blocks and elements, and other related items
  • Installs and maintains electrical panels, power distribution, and electrical dropsindoors or outdoors
  • Builds infrastructure using channel strut, conduit, overhead wire tray,s and electrical enclosures
  • Works closely with engineering, facilities, and technicians to install equipment in a fast-paced work environmentwhile maintaining and enforcing industry standard safety measures and best practices
  • Displays positive attitudes and practices good work ethics that reflects the mission, philosophy, and goals of the company

What You'll Bring
  • Must have a minimum of 2+ years of lab environment and electrical experience in industrial, commercial, and/or residential setting
  • Efficient in sizing conductors, conduits, and using NEC Code Book
  • Ability to produce parts lists and work plans based off drawings or lab walks
  • Ability to install electrical equipment and circuit modification
  • Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical prints, schematics, and drawings
  • Knowledge in using hand tools, power tools, workshop tools, electrical meter, and testing equipment
  • Strong working knowledge of job site safety with the ability to thoroughly evaluate job hazards and complete pre-work task planning with an emphasis on identifying electrical hazards and proper safety procedures(OSHA 10, OSHA 30 or NFPA70E certifications are highly desirable)

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
    Expected Compensation
    $24.40 - $43.20/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.

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