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ESD Technician, Semi

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Nevada, Sparks
1 Electric Avenue (Show on map)
Mar 24, 2026
What to Expect This position is a critical member of the ESD Control and Reliability Group at our new Semi manufacturing facility. You will implement, monitor, and maintain electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection programs to safeguard sensitive semiconductor components, assemblies, and systems during production, testing, and validation of the Tesla Semi and future platforms. The role ensures full compliance with industry ESD standards, mitigates risk through proactive testing and verification, and supports high-volume manufacturing in a precision-controlled environment. You will collaborate with engineering, quality, production, and supply chain teams to uphold ESD integrity across all processes. What You'll Do Implement & maintain comprehensive ESD control programs including workstation setup, personal grounding & facility-wide safeguards Perform ESD testing, compliance verification & audits of ESD-protected areas to mitigate risk Conduct risk assessments for new processes & verify incoming materials meet packaging requirements Train production staff on ESD awareness, best practices & proper handling of sensitive devices Troubleshoot ESD-related failures using root cause analysis & simulation tools Monitor & maintain ESD control equipment including ionizers, wrist straps & testers Stay current with ESD standards such as ANSI/ESD S20.20 & drive continuous improvement What You'll Bring 2+ years of experience in ESD control, electronics manufacturing or semiconductor environment Strong understanding of electrostatic discharge fundamentals & impact on electronic components Hands-on proficiency with ESD test equipment such as surface resistance meters & charged plate monitors Ability to perform ESD audits, interpret measurement results & implement corrective actions TR53 Certification or familiarity with ANSI/ESD S20.20, IEC 61340 or MIL-STD-1686 standards Proficiency with MS Office tools, JIRA, Confluence & documentation systems Demonstrated independent professional capable of managing tasks with minimal supervision 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