Manufacturing Test & Equipment Engineering Technician

What to Expect

Join Tesla in designing and building robust, beautiful, and data-centric automated machines. As a Manufacturing Test & Engineering Technician, you will work closely with engineers to develop, build, validate, and deploy custom test equipment for batteries and power electronics components used in Tesla vehicles and energy products. This team specifically develops and builds custom, high-power, automated testing equipment for our production lines around the world.

What You'll Do

Perform electro-mechanical assembly tasks, including: Electrical and control panel wiring, mechanical frame and fixture assembly and bench-level test setup and validation

Build equipment from complex manufacturing documentation, including drawings, schematics, and written or verbal instructions

Assist with mechanical and electrical troubleshooting during build, validation, and deployment phases

Participate in early-phase equipment conceptual development and prototyping

Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong organization and attention to detail

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, and operations

Support procurement, inventory management, material handling, and package pickup

Support deployment, installation, and bring-up of test equipment at Tesla facilities and contract manufacturers (CMs)

What You'll Bring

Over 4 years of experience in building control panels and/or manufacturing equipment

Expertise in mechanical systems, production machinery, industrial sensors, and automation equipment

Skilled in reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and electrical schematics

Proficient in using test equipment like digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and variable DC power supplies

Experienced with pneumatic and fluid systems, as well as high-voltage AC and DC systems

Competent with basic shop tools (drill press, band saw, hand tools) and soldering/crimping wires of various gauges

Strong skills in cable management and high-density wire routing

Capable of lifting 20–40 lbs. daily while maintaining a safe working environment

Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook) and willing to travel domestically and internationally

Knowledge of UL 508A and NFPA 79 standards, along with prior experience in equipment deployment at production facilities, is a plus

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.