What To Expect
The Manufacturing Automation Development Engineering team seeks a motivated Engineering Technician to build, troubleshoot, and improve custom automation projects at Tesla’s world-class facilities. This role is key in reducing costs, increasing capacity, and delivering quality equipment for cutting-edge products, including Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot technology. Based in California, Tesla offers a fast-paced environment to work on critical subsystems, supporting advanced production line design, with opportunities for growth alongside Senior Technicians in a collaborative, well-organized team.

What You'll Do

Assembly of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic manufacturing equipment

Assembly of prototype equipment for engineering research and development, including systems related to Optimus robot integration

Rigging, locating, alignment, and leveling of equipment according to engineering layouts

Execute technician tasks independently after initial instruction, sometimes at remote locations

Collaborate with other technician teams, providing instructions and verifying craftsmanship

Direct interaction with cross-functional engineer teams, escalating issues and suggesting solutions

Support the design, setup, and optimization of production lines for high-volume manufacturing, ensuring scalability and efficiency

What You'll Bring

Experience assembling equipment from mechanical engineering drawings

Proficient in reading electrical schematics and wiring electrical control panels

Experience installing, wiring, and plumbing common manufacturing devices

Working knowledge of DC/AC electrical systems

Hands-on machining experience including mills, lathes, saws, grinders, etc.

Experience rigging, driving forklift, driving scissor lifts, and using pallet jacks

Able to work under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines

Exemplary verbal and written communication skills with meticulous attention to detail

Familiarity with automation systems and production line development is a plus

Benefits
Compensation and 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

$33.60 - $56.40/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.