PCBA Rework Technician, Power Electronics

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PCBA Rework Technician, Power Electronics

| Job Category | Engineering & Information Technology | | Location | Palo Alto, California | | Req. ID | 276860 | | Job Type | Full-time |

What to Expect

Join Tesla’s Power Electronics Lab and help accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. We’re seeking a skilled, driven PCBA Rework Technician to build, rework, and repair PCBAs, install advanced instrumentation for testing, and collaborate with Engineering, Design and other cross-functional teams. Your work will support new and upcoming power electronics projects, from high-voltage systems to advanced controls. Expect a fast-paced day of collaboration, problem-solving, and hands-on contribution, whether refining workflows, updating documentation, or proposing efficiency improvements. At Tesla, your work has real-world impact and clear paths for career growth.

What You’ll Do

• Master soldering tools (iron/tweezers, hot air, preheaters/hot plate), hand tools, and power tools to populate, test, and repair prototype PCBAs, including through-hole and SMD components as small as 0402 and 0201 under a microscope
• Integrate advanced instrumentation such as thermocouples, strain gauges, and sensors onto PCBAs to enable precise testing and data collection
• Interpret electronic schematics and follow written or verbal instructions, often with limited documentation, while maintaining clear records that support collaboration and future iterations
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex systems using documentation, instrumentation, and input from Engineering. Identify root causes and recommend actionable solutions to keep projects on track
• Fabricate custom cable harnesses with strong proficiency in sleeving, wire types, connectors, and crimping for reliable high- and low-voltage setups
• Maintain an organized rework station and proactively manage tools and supplies to maximize uptime and efficiency
• Take on additional work beyond core rework, including process improvements, lab enhancements, and other opportunities to contribute ideas and grow skills in a high-impact environment

What You’ll Bring

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in an engineering development environment, ideally electronics prototyping or rework
• IPC certification (highly preferred)
• Strong electrical prototyping skills, including soldering, wire harness fabrication, and creating harness diagrams for reliable, high-performance assemblies
• Proven troubleshooting ability at the board and component level, with a knack for spotting inefficiencies and proposing practical fixes
• A proactive, self-starting mindset, eager to streamline workflows, organize systems, and improve lab productivity
• A strong commitment to safety and adherence to Tesla policies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, curiosity to learn, and the flexibility to adapt as priorities shift in a fast-moving team
• Bonus: experience with Confluence, Jira, Microsoft 365, Python, LabVIEW, Modbus, CAN, or basic networking. These skills are useful for test setups and broader lab contributions

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

• Expected Compensation

• $24.40 - $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.

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