High Voltage Engineering Technician, Lab Assistant

The High Voltage Battery Test Team is seeking an Entry level Engineering Technician to support the development and testing of Tesla's cutting-edge high voltage battery system. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to support and learn from our Engineers and Engineering Technicians in our Labs. Your expertise will help drive innovation, identify areas for improvement, and ensure the reliability and performance of our products, and facilitate lab operation and organization.

To succeed in this role, you must be a team player with excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic, and a passion for innovation. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, adapting to changing priorities, and thriving in ambiguity.

The High Voltage Battery team is committed to accelerating innovation and rapidly iterating designs. With excellence and growth being the passing grade, you will be challenged daily to develop innovative ideas to drive efficiency in your goal to support the team and facilitate Engineering lab operations and improve testing throughput.

• Demonstrates an aptitude towards learning Engineering Test Standards with a safety-first attitude
• Motivated to work in a high-paced, dynamic environment
• Willingness to learn new and innovative technologies
• Organizing and maintaining lab equipment, parts, and tools
• Support communal operations and oversight of environmental chamber logistics
• Support other technicians on test setup, inspection, and end of test wrap up
• Assembly and disassembly of test fixtures and equipment
• Organizing parts by using fork-lifts and other equipment, as well as become the technical expert and owner for shipping and logistics
• Support wiring harness fabrication, including soldering, crimping, and following wiring diagrams
• Assist in the battery discharging and scrapping process
• Ability to follow technician/engineer instructions to operate charging equipment, basic hand tools, test equipment, and data acquisition systems used for data collection
• Able to identify and assess potential electrical hazards or risks to ensure a safe working environment
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including the public
• Able and willing to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working in an industrial environment (90% indoor)
• Track record of using hand tools to perform basic shop operations
• Work with a collaborative attitude and team spirit
• Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet deadlines
• Basic high voltage training or demonstrated working knowledge of high voltage DC systems, high voltage battery packs, and associated safety protocols