Technical Training Instructor

What to Expect

The Tooling, Process & Training team is responsible for developing and proliferating custom service, commissioning tooling hardware to assist in the rapid development and maintenance of Tesla Energy's storage and charging solutions, along with training individuals on these solutions. This skilled and motivated individual will work on the training team to help with the delivery and coordination of the new hire and advanced training programs, help with content creation and administration, and be a liaison with tooling subject‑matter experts and the field service team.

• Develop and deliver training for troubleshooting and servicing Battery Energy Storage Systems and EV charging equipment, with emphasis on diagnostic signals and alerts from equipment to instruct effective understanding and resolutions.
• Support development of high‑quality, engaging technical content and lab exercises on a wide variety of applications (basic and advanced) for a diverse range of learners.
• Effectively and enthusiastically deliver equipment‑specific training with detailed knowledge of ECU commands, signals, and data to Field Technicians and Engineers in classroom and field sessions.
• Perform troubleshooting on BESS and SCs at the Tesla Energy Training center and carry out required fixes.
• Work with customers to understand their event engines & create training content around it.

• Strong safety‑first, interpersonal, and communication skills to deliver training and collaborate closed‑loop learnings with a variety of team members and peers within the Training, Maintenance, and Engineering organizations.
• Practical experience in maintenance and troubleshooting BESS systems and electrical power distribution with engineering‑level knowledge.
• Experience creating learning material and leading training sessions to students on complex technical content.
• Strong analytical problem‑solving skills and hands‑on experience with firmware, software, electrical tools, instruments, and methods applicable to field engineer procedures.
• Experience integrating computer applications into teaching; coding experience is a strong plus.
• Deep understanding of electrical system firmware, BESS hardware systems, schematics, and service best practices.

Along with competitive pay, as a full‑time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans – 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction.
• Family‑building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with $0 paycheck contribution.
• Company‑paid HSA contribution when enrolled in the high‑deductible Aetna 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.
• 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.
• Weight loss and tobacco cessation programs.
• Tesla babies program.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee discounts and perks program.

Expected Compensation
$60,000 – $132,000 annual salary plus cash and stock awards with benefits. Pay offered may vary depending on market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.