Engineering Technician, Vehicle Test

Tesla•Fremont, CA

1d•$29 - $65

About The Position

This position will work as a member of Tesla’s Engineering Test Team to support vehicle level testing for Reliability and Durability tests performed in-house and at external test labs. The primary responsibility of this role is to collaborate directly with engineering teams in executing vehicle level tests at various proving grounds. The successful candidate for this position must have a broad background in automotive maintenance and testing.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years in the automotive service industry, with a preference for 3+ years in engineering prototype or product validation
Technical/automotive ASE (or equivalent) certification required
Advanced capabilities in diagnosing electric/hybrid vehicles, NVH, low and high voltage systems, CAN communication, and proficiency with meters and oscilloscopes, including hi-pot testing
In-depth understanding of full vehicle systems, including chassis, suspension, powertrain, low and high voltage electronics, closures, air conditioning, and body controls
Proficient use of MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint) and Tesla systems like Jira to communicate results and failures effectively
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks under tight deadlines with strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Willingness to work long hours and weekends as needed
Ability to travel up to 30% within a 100-mile radius and an additional 10% across the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Basic fabrication skills (bandsaws, drill press, MIG/TIG welding), instrumentation knowledge (accelerometers, thermocouples, strain gauges), and experience with vehicle/controller firmware deployment and diagnosis

Responsibilities

Collaborate with test engineers & technicians in vehicle test execution including, but not limited to, test setup, inspections, diagnosis, part retrofits and driving
Communicate directly to various engineering teams in status updates and problem solving using various methods (e.g. Email, MS Teams, JIRA)
Support various teams within the engineering organization where priorities is required
General shop maintenance & upkeep
Maintain a clean and organized work environment
Time Management: Independently manage your time to successfully complete parallel assignments, ensuring efficient use of resources and meeting project deadlines

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