Engineering Integration Technician, Factory Firmware

What To Expect
The Factory Firmware team is seeking a skilled Engineering Integration Technician to support Vehicle Software integration into the Reno Semi Truck manufacturing operations. This individual excels in a cross-functional environment where they investigate vehicle test failures, conduct data-driven root cause analyses, and collaborate with their team to implement continuous improvements. They play a crucial role in supporting firmware trials, overseeing changes to vehicle self-tests, new firmware releases, and overall change control related to the vehicle's software. Additionally, they provide support to other Vehicle Software teams with vehicle diagnostics, debugging, and component replacement support.

What You'll Do

Investigate & implement countermeasures to improve line processes, first pass yield of testing, quality of the product, and general streamline manufacturability

Leverage tooling — including AI, data dashboards, and diagnostic platforms — to monitor, analyze, and ensure quality standards for the vehicle software and services the team owns

Diagnose & resolve firmware and testing issues, and document basic troubleshooting steps to teach others how to fix

Work with software engineers to initiate trials, triage issues, support vehicle self-test reconfigurations, and launch mitigations or improvements to production

Manage small projects involving multiple departments and/or outside contractors

Manage workload with a positive attitude, proactively help co-workers, and maintain strong communication

Must be flexible to support day, night, swing, and alternative work schedules

What You'll Bring

3 years of experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment or equivalent experience

Comfortable working in Linux-based environments and command-line tools

Experience creating practical, reliable scripts to automate & improve firmware testing and integration in a factory setting

Clear communicator with detailed pass-downs and directions to the team, internal or external

Ability to manage workload while contributing to a positive, team-oriented work environment

Detail-oriented with strong record-keeping, multitasking, and organizational skills

Experience with a variety of hand, electrical, and portable tools

Expertise in troubleshooting & diagnosing low/high voltage automotive electrical systems, interpreting schematics, and using CAN diagnostic tools such as PCAN Explorer and Vector CANape is preferred

Experience with software development tools such as Python, Jira, Git, Splunk, and other virtual machine tools is preferred

Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience is preferred

Benefits
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:

• 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