Tesla · 1 month ago
Engineering Technician, Vehicle Dynamics
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$24.40/hr - $50.40/hrTesla is a leading electric vehicle manufacturer focused on innovation and excellence in the automotive industry. The Engineering Technician for Vehicle Dynamics will support the driving experience by preparing vehicles for testing and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance vehicle performance.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead vehicle preparation, component upgrades, and maintenance of vehicle dynamics fleet including vehicle firmware deployment and troubleshooting
Perform and streamline vehicle component changes (tires, springs, stabilizer bars, dampers, bushings, drive units, etc.) during tuning sessions
Install data acquisition equipment to include sensors (i.e. accelerometers, gyros, thermocouples, strain gauges, load cells, pressure transducers, torque sensors, displacement sensors, CAN bus traffic, GPS, etc.) for the purposes of objective measurement
Drive vehicles according to engineering fleet guidelines in order to conduct data collection or error state troubleshooting
Travel and/or transport vehicles to facilities around the country and internationally, including test centers, proving grounds, winter tests, press events, and test tracks
Create and follow daily work plans to achieve test plan goals on schedule with the ability to adjust to change frequently to successfully accomplish job duties
Use strong communication skills to stay highly organized and keep a clean work environment
Qualification
Required
Automotive technician degree or equivalent work experience
Ability to operate and maintain a wide variety of hand and power tools, shop tools, diagnostic scan tools, and shop equipment for the servicing of automobiles including wheel mounting/balancing and vehicle wheel alignment
Ability to travel domestically and internationally (20-30%)
Valid driver's license and clean driving record
Candidate will be required to provide their own tools
Preferred
Experience with high-performance or luxury vehicles, electric vehicles and motorsports experience
Experience with software collaboration tools such as cloud based software, Atlassian, or Dealer Management Systems
Experience with MoTeC data acquisition systems and MoTeC i2
Driving Certifications such as TRC Level 2 or equivalent
Benefits
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
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Leadership Team
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Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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