Manufacturing Test & Equipment Engineering Technician

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Manufacturing Test & Equipment Engineering Technician

| Job Category | Engineering & Information Technology | | Location | Richmond Hill, Ontario | | Req. ID | 276481 | | Job Type | Full-time |

What to Expect

Join Tesla in designing and building robust, beautiful, and data-centric automated machines. As a Manufacturing Test & Engineering Technician, you will work closely with engineers to develop, build, validate, and deploy custom test equipment for batteries and power electronics components used in Tesla vehicles and energy products. This team specifically develops and builds custom, high-power, automated testing equipment for our production lines around the world.

What You’ll Do

• Perform electro-mechanical assembly tasks, including: Electrical and control panel wiring, mechanical frame and fixture assembly and bench-level test setup and validation
• Build equipment from complex manufacturing documentation, including drawings, schematics, and written or verbal instructions
• Assist with mechanical and electrical troubleshooting during build, validation, and deployment phases
• Participate in early-phase equipment conceptual development and prototyping
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong organization and attention to detail
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, and operations
• Support procurement, inventory management, material handling, and package pickup
• Support deployment, installation, and bring-up of test equipment at Tesla facilities and contract manufacturers (CMs)

What You’ll Bring

• Over 4 years of experience in building control panels and/or manufacturing equipment
• Expertise in mechanical systems, production machinery, industrial sensors, and automation equipment
• Skilled in reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and electrical schematics
• Proficient in using test equipment like digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and variable DC power supplies
• Experienced with pneumatic and fluid systems, as well as high-voltage AC and DC systems
• Competent with basic shop tools (drill press, band saw, hand tools) and soldering/crimping wires of various gauges
• Strong skills in cable management and high-density wire routing
• Capable of lifting 20–40 lbs. daily while maintaining a safe working environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook) and willing to travel domestically and internationally
• Knowledge of UL 508A and NFPA 79 standards, along with prior experience in equipment deployment at production facilities, is a plus

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:

• Company-paid Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurances

• RRSP with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Parental Success Programs

• Sick and Vacation time, and Paid Holidays

• Tesla Babies program

• Tesla products, fitness discounts, and perks program

• Expected Compensation

• $18.60 - $49.00/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.

Artificial intelligence may be used to assist in screening and assessing applicants; final selections are made by humans.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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