Prototype Vehicle Engineering Technician

Tesla•Palo Alto, CA

1d•$24 - $43

About The Position

The Prototype Vehicles team is looking for an automotive technician that is looking to advance their career. Must be highly motivated and flexible to adapt to the fast-paced work environment supporting engineering development. General fleet maintenance and repair Retrofit/modify prototype vehicles to accept new hardware designs from engineering Diagnose and repair failures found with prototypes Provide failure analysis and design concerns back to engineering

Requirements

3+ years’ experience working in automotive troubleshooting and repair (Technical certification from accredited automotive training institution preferred)
Equipped with own tools
Ability to operate and maintain shop tools and equipment as welll as operate and maintain various hand and power tools
Willing to work a flexible schedule as well as the ability to travel
Work independently and/or collaboratively as part of a team
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines
Show attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing priorities/schedules
Excellent communication and written skills combined with Microsoft Office proficiency

Responsibilities

General fleet maintenance and repair
Retrofit/modify prototype vehicles to accept new hardware designs from engineering
Diagnose and repair failures found with prototypes
Provide failure analysis and design concerns back to engineering

Benefits

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