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Reliability Engineering Technician

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Brookshire
May 06, 2026
What to Expect TheEnergy ReliabilityEngineering teamisseekinghighly motivated Engineering Technicians to help develop Tesla's futurein Energy Productsand associated systems while continuously improving our existing products. Our Engineering Technicians work side by side with ourTestEngineers tovalidateour world class products, iterate product and test designs, and push the boundaries of ourproductsfunctionality and reliability. This work requires you to be extremely detail oriented, hold your work to the highest quality standards, and have the engineering drive to perpetually innovate. Our team's passion drives us tosucceed,you must be self-motivated, eager for change, and thrive in ambiguity. Testing requires collaboration with many engineering teams, reliability, design, integration etc. ateamplayermentality and exceptional communication is essential. Tesla'sEnergysystemsare constantly beingrefined and improved tomaintainthe highest possible standards for quality and performance.The Reliability Engineering teammust function efficiently and meticulously to accelerate innovation and support the rapid design changesrequiredto develop the best possible products.Thiscriticalrole combines engineering fundamentals with a scientific approach to collecting datawhich is used tovalidatedesigns and ensure our products function as designed in real world conditions. What You'll Do Adhere to Tesla safety protocols, including the use of required PPE, compliance with procedures/protocols, identification of hazards and implementation of corrective actions Setup testsas prescribed byTest Engineers- including AC/DC high and low voltage connections, assembly of test fixtures, coolant system configuration,andCAN dataconnections Conductengineeringtests-includingscript execution,dataacquisitionanddatapost-processing Maintaincutting-edgeequipment includinglab scaleEnvironmental Test Chambers, data acquisitionsystemsand precision instrumentation Facilitate efficient testing workflows-maintain/improve existing test fixtures, design/build new equipment tooptimizetest results andreducesetup time Troubleshootmechanical & electrical issueswith Engineering Teamas they arise Communicatetest results andtechnical questions and findings in a concise and descriptive manner Provide careful, detail-oriented documentation during tests, andpost-testinspections Willing to travel to support lab expansion at our facilities in Fremont, Austin, Berlin, and future locations What You'll Bring Preferred:Associate's Degree, with extensive practical experience as an automotive or electronics engineering technician, or equivalent experience Preferred: Valid High Voltage training certificate from an OEM ordemonstratedworking knowledge of battery powered systems Demonstratedmechanical aptitude -ability toindependentlydisassembleand reassembleelectromechanical systems,fabrication skills, machine shop experience, expert with hand and power tools Experience with standard electronics lab tools including AC/DC meters, data acquisition, AC/DC power supplies, etc. Experience making wiring harnesses by way of soldering, crimping, following wiring diagrams,etc. Strong understanding of physics and engineering fundamentals Methodical and diligent,demonstratedability towork witha strong senseof quality and craft Creative approach to problem solving, with willingness to learn and try new things Is self-directing, able to work across the entire organization to collect parts and information to execute job responsibilities Excellent documentation and written communication; proficient using Microsoft Officesoftware such asExcel,Wordand PowerPoint 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