Engineering Technician, Homologation & Range Testing

What To Expect
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to accelerate our vehicle-level homologation test activities, with focus on energy consumption and range tests on vehicle dynamometers. The Engineering Technician will help drive Tesla’s vehicle testing programs by applying knowledge of Tesla vehicle systems and diagnostics to prepare, configure, and diagnose vehicles in preparation for, and during, testing. The role requires someone highly organized and confident in their ability to manage projects along a very fluid schedule. This full-time role requires the flexibility of traveling (up to 20%) to various domestic and international destinations and to test vehicles on public roads and proving grounds as needed.

What You'll Do

Prepare prototype and production vehicles for testing, including part changes, alignments, vehicle diagnostics and instrumentation installation

Diagnose issues that arise during testing by supporting both on & off-site test trips

Operate chassis dynamometers and drive several traces while diligently following provided checklists

Design and build new instrumentation or test equipment as needed

Work with internal and external test labs and proving grounds during test activities

Document results of testing and communicate issues found to the test owners

Build and follow process for the teams, document potential issues and improvements

Work efficiently within a multidisciplinary cooperative environment on prototype, pre-production, and production vehicles

Critical thinking skills to work without instruction manuals or workbooks

Maintain a high knowledge level of high voltage, low voltage, and general electrical vehicle systems

What You'll Bring

5 years of technician or mechanic work experience in the automotive industry. Electric or hybrid vehicle experience preferred

Experience as an Engineering, Service or Manufacturing Technician

Valid driver license required

Strong automotive electrical understanding

High Voltage electrical knowledge and training

Minor fabrication experience

In-depth knowledge of Tesla vehicle systems, both in terms of operation and diagnostics

Excellent attention to detail, and prior experience documenting issues or builds is preferred

Willing to work overtime, weekends, as needed

Experience with chassis dynamometer testing 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

Expected Compensation

$24.40 - $50.40/hour cash and stock awards benefits

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.