Engineering Technician, Product Validation & Durability Testing

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Engineering Technician, Product Validation & Durability Testing

| Job Category | Engineering & Information Technology | | Location | Grand Rapids, Michigan | | Req. ID | 274577 | | Job Type | Full-time |

What to Expect

The Engineering team is looking for highly motivated technicians to support accelerated product validation and durability testing. This role is hands-on with a strong emphasis on electrical systems and CAN diagnostics. Technicians are expected to assemble and disassemble components, build and debug electrical test fixtures, execute tests, and support root cause analysis. A successful candidate must have a passion for learning, a strong electrical foundation, and the ability to collaborate effectively to develop solutions quickly.

What You’ll Do

• Execute tests: setup, perform inspections, conduct maintenance, and retrofits using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and diagnostic tools – must work with fluids and refrigerant
• Design, build, debug, and dismantle complex electrical fixtures and wiring harnesses, including basic PCB reworks
• Perform CAN bus diagnostics to identify, document, and resolve communication faults
• Launch test software, triage electrical failures, and support root cause analysis using Python editors or command line on Linux
• Collaborate with engineers to resolve electrical, mechanical, and software issues
• Support instrumentation, data acquisition, and analysis to identify trends
• Document and report issues identified during tests or inspections
• Fabricate test hardware using available shop tools and equipment
• Assist and learn from other technicians and engineers

What You’ll Bring

• Strong understanding of electrical fundamentals: Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Laws, circuit analysis
• Proficient with standard lab equipment: DMMs, DAQs, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and sensors
• Previous experience with CAN communication and vehicle-level network diagnostics
• Ability to solder, crimp, build custom harnesses (22 gauge to 0 gauge), perform basic PCB reworks, and read wire diagrams
• Experience with high and low voltage electrical components and systems
• Familiarity with data acquisition, analyzing test data, and communicating findings proactively
• Experience working on vehicle-level or complex integrated electrical systems
• Basic experience with MS Office tools (Outlook/Excel/Word)
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python editors or command line on Linux, CAD tools, or fabrication equipment is preferred

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

• Tesla is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

• 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.

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