Engineering Technician, Chassis Controls, Vehicle Software

Overview

What To Expect We are looking for a Engineering Technician who will be responsible for preparing prototype and production level vehicles for chassis controls testing. This full time role requires the flexibility of traveling (30%) to various domestic and international destinations in summer and winter conditions. You will enable the testing of safety critical chassis controls software (Traction Control, Stability Control, Steering, ABS, etc.).

• Support prototype vehicle builds
• Maintain vehicles and update to latest specifications
• Provide vehicle support at remote proving grounds
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues
• Perform vehicle inspections
• Track prototype parts
• Coordinate vehicle and equipment logistics
• Communicate issues discovered clearly and directly
• Seasonal travel to proving grounds around the world (40%)

• 3+ years Vehicle Technician experience
• Valid driver's license required
• Strong workmanship and attention to detail
• Able to work against high-level goals without day to day oversight
• Able to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment
• Fabrication skills, preferred
• Exposure to vehicle testing, preferred
• Knowledge of CAN architecture, preferred

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 Account (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

$28.80 - $56.40/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.