Engineering Technician, Vehicle Closure Components

Tesla•Fremont, CA

1d•$29 - $56

About The Position

The Engineering team is looking for highly motivated entry level Engineering Technicians to support accelerated product durability testing. This role is very hands-on; Technicians personally assemble and disassemble vehicle components (e.g., door latches, struts, trunk, hood), build test fixtures, and execute tests. A successful candidate for this role must have a passion to learn and develop new skills. All team members collaborate to develop and implement effective solutions quickly. Flexible scheduling may be accommodated.

Requirements

Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Attention to details with strong organization skills
Analytical problem-solving skills with a desire for professional development
Basic experience with MS office tools (Outlook/Excel/Word)
Experience with measurement tools (multi-meters, force gauges, torque wrenches, calipers, DAQ's)
Experience with fabrication equipment (drills, Band Saw)
Ability to troubleshoot mechanical systems
Understanding of Ohms law, Kirchhoff's laws
Ability to read wiring diagrams, and CAN communication
Experience working with low voltage components

Responsibilities

Execute tests: setup, perform inspections, conduct maintenance, and retrofits
Document and report issues identified during tests or inspections
Collaborate with Engineers to resolve mechanical & electrical issues discovered
Support Engineers in instrumentation and data acquisition
Assist and learn from other Technicians and Engineers
Assemble & wire test fixtures

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