Engineering Technician, Self-Driving

What To Expect

Tesla is looking for a highly motivated individual to accelerate our vehicle-level testing of autonomous vehicles. The Engineering Technician will support Tesla’s development team with vehicle-level testing, fabrication of test instrumentation and vehicle fleet maintenance. The role requires a highly organized professional who can manage multiple time critical projects simultaneously in a very fluid schedule. This full-time role requires the flexibility of traveling (up to 30%) to various domestic and international destinations when necessary, to test vehicles on public roads, test tracks and Proving Grounds.

• Execute Tesla test procedures in the areas of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Vehicle Dynamics, and Range under the leadership of test engineers (Pedestrian Detection, Autonomous Emergency Braking, or Road Departure Avoidance, for example)
• Prepare vehicles for testing, including instrumentation installation, part changes, and vehicle diagnostics
• Design and build new instrumentation or test equipment as needed
• Lead on & off‑site test trips, including management and support of other technicians and operators in test vehicle setup and test execution
• Work with internal and external test labs and proving grounds to direct testing activities
• Mentor less‑experienced technicians and operators to develop their skills and knowledge
• Document results of testing and communicate issues found to the lead test engineer

• 2-year Automotive degree or equivalent technical credentials
• In-depth knowledge of modern vehicle systems and how they operate
• Some exposure to vehicle testing, specifically related to Vehicle Dynamics, Chassis Dynos or Autonomous Vehicles, is preferred
• Some fabrication skills preferred
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Must be comfortable driving prototype vehicles at (or over) their limit on closed courses
• This is a safety measure position which is subject to drug testing requirements per Tesla policy and in accordance with applicable law

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