Engineering Technician, Instrumentation & Calibration

What to Expect

This position will work as a member of Tesla's Instrumentation, Calibration, and Imaging Group to support product validation of Tesla Vehicles in development;
Cybertruck, Semi, Next-gen vehicles, etc. Additionally, within this role, the person will continue providing support to the rest of the Tesla products as dictated by the priorities. This role is responsible for calibration of test and measurement equipment used to support various test teams, as well as control of equipment used in tests performed in-house and at external test labs.

The successful candidate for this position will have a broad background in automotive testing, calibrations, and project management.

• Perform load cell and component testing on test frames, including setup, execution and analysis of results to validate sensor and system performance.
• Conduct calibration tests to determine the performance or reliability of mechanical, structural or electro-mechanical equipment
• Set up a data acquisition program and validate the connectivity of all the sensors
• Design and create custom brackets and fixtures
• Perform in-house calibration of devices by comparing measurements of pressure, temperature, acceleration or other environmental conditions to known standards
• Maintain sensor library, sensor repair, and coordinate activities of all instrumentation and test equipment
• Operate and use diagnostic scan tools, scopes, meters, and other test equipment
• Keep records of maintenance, repair, and required updates of equipment
• Work with vendors and coordinate onsite/ external calibrations

• Formal electronics training (AC/DC circuits, formulae, and components) or equivalent work experience
• Has a basic understanding of calibration standards such as calibration ratio and inaccuracy specifications, moving into linear vs. non-linear calibrations
• Experience with data acquisition systems like SOMAT, NI, DEWESOFT, etc.
• Ability to operate and maintain a wide variety of hand and power tools, shop tools, and shop equipment, for the servicing of automobiles
• Proficient with MS Office tools and Adobe products
• Experience with JIRA and Confluence or other project management software
• Demonstrated independent and self-motivated professional with the capability to handle several tasks with minimal supervision
• Installation, calibration, and set up of load cells and strain gages (bonus)
• Knowledge of automated calibration systems (electrical preferred)
• Flexibility to travel domestically (Up to 10%)

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

$24.40 - $43.20/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.