Engineering Technician

Company: Actalent
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description This person will work as a member of Tesla's Engineering Test Team to support component level testing from concept through program release which will include characterization, reliability and durability testing. The primary objective of this role is to setup, maintain and conduct component, system and vehicle level tests in accordance with Tesla procedures. The successful candidate for this position must have a broad background in fabrication and system level maintenance, troubleshooting and testing. Responsibilities • Design, fabricate & assembly of test fixtures • Run tests: setup, detailed inspections, maintenance and retrofits • Root cause and report issues: Document and report issues identified during test or inspections. Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve mechanical & electrical issues discovered. Provide detailed written & verbal test status updates to key stake holders • Support engineering teams in instrumentation and data acquisition setup and logging • General test equipment maintenance • Maintain a clean and organized work environment • Be able to support and mentor other technicians to help develop the team Skills CAD technician, reliability testing, environmental chamber, prototype testing, python, cad design Top Skills Details CAD technician,reliability testing,environmental chamber,prototype testing Additional Skills & Qualifications Below is a ranked view of the skills we’re prioritizing, in order of importance: 1. End-to-end lab execution & ownership o Proven experience building, modifying, and maintaining test setups in an R&D or validation lab o Comfortable working on multiple test setups in parallel, performing inspections, and keeping work unblocked 2. Cross-functional communication & execution tracking o Ability to attend Design and Test meetings, report progress clearly, and raise risks early o Strong discipline around documentation and execution tracking in Jira (tickets, updates, follow-ups) 3. Mechanical design & fabrication judgment o Drafting concepts and fixtures in CAD for design reviews o Rapid prototyping (3D printing first, then metal) and working with machine shops to modify or fabricate parts o Comfortable sourcing mechanical components (80/20, fasteners, fixtures) from McMaster or similar suppliers 4. GD&T and drawing comprehension o Solid understanding of GD&T and the ability to sanity-check mechanical drawings o Knows what to measure, how to inspect parts, and when something shouldn’t be sent to a third-party fab shop 5. Electrical build & harnessing o Experience building custom wiring harnesses (CAN connectors, power, signal) o Comfortable sourcing electrical components from Digi-Key or equivalent suppliers 6. Debug mindset (software hardware) o Bonus if you can write or modify Python, but at minimum able to do first-level debugging of scripts and test setups before escalating to an engineer Experience Level Entry Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Palo Alto, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $35.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Palo Alto,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 18, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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