Engineering Technician Jobs in San Diego, CA
Engineering Technician jobs in San Diego are in strong and steady demand, concentrated in Kearny Mesa, Sorrento Valley, and the Otay Mesa corridor across defense, aerospace, biotech, and electronics manufacturing. Employers hiring right now include Thor Solutions, Tesla, and Tempo. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Tesla is looking for a highly motivated, talented and team-oriented R&D cell engineering technician to work on preparation of battery electrodes and cells in order to support dry electrode process optimization and development for lithium-ion batteries. The successful candidate will be part of cell development team and take direction from engineers and assist cell evaluation and development led by engineers. This position will be 100% hands-on work in R&D laboratory.
What You'll Do
- Process and prepare powders and battery electrodes
- Document material handling and electrode preparations with the use of travelers and SOP documents and input into database system
- Assist or carry out operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment including procurement of cell components
- Communicate work with team and report technical results and status of work to supervisor/manager
What You'll Bring
- 1+ years of work experience in a hands-on technical position in R&D laboratory environment
- Work experience related to battery electrodes, chemical and powders handling, and cell component process and prototype Li-ion cell fabrication is a plus
- Must be familiar with MS Window and Office software
- Able to document travelers, test results and SOP using MS office program
- Able to work in moisture controlled dry room environment
- Very good communication skills enabling to work with cross-functional teams
- Ability to comprehend direction and execute technical experiment with minor supervision to assist engineer
- Able to interpret requirements into planned direction and execution
- Ability to move in the direction of the team and propel the progress with strong support and execution of job responsibilities is necessary
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
Expected Compensation
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.
Tesla is looking for a highly motivated, talented and team-oriented R&D cell engineering technician to work on preparation of battery electrodes and cells in order to support dry electrode process optimization and development for lithium-ion batteries. The successful candidate will be part of cell development team and take direction from engineers and assist cell evaluation and development led by engineers. This position will be 100% hands-on work in R&D laboratory.
What You'll Do
- Process and prepare powders and battery electrodes
- Document material handling and electrode preparations with the use of travelers and SOP documents and input into database system
- Assist or carry out operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment including procurement of cell components
- Communicate work with team and report technical results and status of work to supervisor/manager
What You'll Bring
- 1+ years of work experience in a hands-on technical position in R&D laboratory environment
- Work experience related to battery electrodes, chemical and powders handling, and cell component process and prototype Li-ion cell fabrication is a plus
- Must be familiar with MS Window and Office software
- Able to document travelers, test results and SOP using MS office program
- Able to work in moisture controlled dry room environment
- Very good communication skills enabling to work with cross-functional teams
- Ability to comprehend direction and execute technical experiment with minor supervision to assist engineer
- Able to interpret requirements into planned direction and execution
- Ability to move in the direction of the team and propel the progress with strong support and execution of job responsibilities is necessary
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
Expected Compensation
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.
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- Tempo21
- Northrop Grumman21
- Tandem Diabetes Care21
Engineering Technician Jobs in San Diego: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a engineering technician job in San Diego?
Focus your search on San Diego's defense and aerospace clusters in Kearny Mesa and Sorrento Valley, where the highest concentration of engineering technician roles sits. Employers in those corridors hire across electronics, systems testing, and mechanical assembly. Candidates with hands-on lab or depot experience, familiarity with military specifications, or certifications like CompTIA or IPC stand out in this market over generalist applicants.
Which companies hire engineering technicians in San Diego?
Companies currently hiring engineering technicians in San Diego include Thor Solutions, Tesla, and Tempo, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. San Diego's employer mix leans heavily toward defense primes, biomedical device manufacturers, and electronics contractors, many of which maintain ongoing technician pipelines rather than hiring only for one-off openings.
Are there remote engineering technician jobs in San Diego?
Yes, though most engineering technician work is hands-on and tied to a physical site, so fully remote roles are the exception rather than the rule. About 0% of engineering technician openings tied to San Diego are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the limited desk-based portions of the role. Quality control documentation, data analysis, and technical writing tasks are the functions most likely to allow remote or hybrid arrangements locally.
How can I get a engineering technician job in San Diego with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in San Diego is through associate-degree programs at community colleges like San Diego Mesa or Miramar, which have direct relationships with local defense and manufacturing employers. Entry-level inspection, test technician, or field service roles at smaller Otay Mesa and Kearny Mesa contractors are frequently open to recent graduates. Completing an internship or cooperative education placement with a local defense supplier before graduation gives a candidate a measurable edge over applicants without site experience.
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