What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Technician, Thermal, Abuse Test & Engineering position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
What You'll Do
Follow test plans to setup data acquisition system to measure parameters like temperature, pressure, heat flux, voltage, video/audio
Execute complex destructive testing and gather data from variety of sensors
Perform post-test teardown inspections and document findings
Troubleshoot/maintain/ calibrate test equipment and data collection tools
Collaborate with various teams for DUT build, preparation and instrumentation
Maintain inventory of consumables and keep the lab organized
Keep the stakeholders aware of the task progress or blockers
Create/ refine SOPs and follow them meticulously for flawless test execution
What You'll Bring
Experience with variety of hand and power tools
Experience instrumenting various sensors (TCs, PTs, Heat flux, Gas)
High awareness of safety hazards, procedures, and best practices
Working knowledge of MS office tools and program management software like JIRA
2 years in lab/machine shop setting; experience with energy storage device testing a plus
Comfortable with mechanical assembly, electrical wiring, and troubleshooting
Eager to learn, proactive and ability to convey issues effectively
Bonus: Experience with data acquisition systems and software (NI LabVIEW)
Bonus: Experience with Li-ion batteries, high voltage systems or handling hazardous materials
Ability to travel to Tesla's test sites to conduct testing (10-50%)
Compensation and Benefits
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 have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Account) 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
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.
Salary : $24 - $50