Engineering Technician Program Trainee

What to Expect

The Tesla Engineering Technician Program (ETP) is an intensive 12-week training initiative at De Anza College, designed to equip students with the technical skills required for a successful career as an Engineering Technician at Tesla. Participants gain in-depth knowledge in reliability testing, high-voltage electrical systems, diagnostics, mechanical fabrication, and safety protocols through a blend of theoretical instruction, hands-on labs, and practical exercises. This non-exempt position offers full pay and benefits as a Tesla Engineering Technician Trainee, with successful graduates transitioning to a full-time Engineering Technician role upon completion.

What You'll Do

Engineering Technician

Support reliability validation and testing of components, systems, and vehicles in lab and manufacturing environments

Execute environmental, mechanical, and electrical stress testing using chambers, shaker tables, and other test equipment

Perform detailed failure analysis and reporting, including high-quality photography, documentation, and corrective action recommendations

Conduct instrumentation setup, data acquisition, sensor calibration, and data visualization for test programs

Assemble, maintain, and troubleshoot test equipment and fixtures

Safely service and diagnose high-voltage electric vehicle systems, adhering to proper deactivation procedures and using HV PPE

Perform electrical diagnostics, wire harness repair, soldering, crimping, and PCBA rework on low- and high-voltage systems

These are general job descriptions and may not reflect the complete or exact job description and/or requirements of the position(s) for which you may be considered.

What You'll Bring

Attend and pass each training session with a 70% or higher GPA

Follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail

Work effectively in a team-based environment and achieve goals with a safety-first attitude

Demonstrate basic computer skills, including navigating web browsers and using standard applications like Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Have command of the English language, both written and verbal

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for

Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction

Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits

Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contribution

Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA

Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits

Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)

Employee Assistance Program

Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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

Commuter benefits

* Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation

$0.00 - $0.00/hour + 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.

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor 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.