Tesla · 3 days ago
Passive Safety Engineering Technician, Crash Test Dummy Lab
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$24.40/hr - $50.40/hr
2+ years expTesla is a leading electric vehicle manufacturer, and they are seeking a Passive Safety Engineering Technician for their Crash Test Dummy Lab. This role involves configuring, instrumenting, calibrating, and collecting data from crash test dummies, as well as supporting vehicle development and regulatory certification processes.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Configure, instrument, and calibrate crash test dummies for upcoming testing
Collect and review data from tests, root-cause any issues that appear in data channels
Diagnose and repair sensors (accelerometers, angular rate sensors, potentiometers, load cells, temperature and humidity loggers)
Maintain dummies and test equipment; validate equipment functionality, performance, and consistency
Maintain ATD log system and regulatory calibration paperwork for tracking purposes
Train other engineering technicians on using test equipment and working with ATDs
Build equipment required for new dummy test modes and new dummy types
Assist in formulating proper test procedures that adhere to worldwide regulations
Qualification
Required
Demonstrate strong attention to detail with regards to small parts that make a large impact
A minimum of 2 years repairing small electronics or working in a test laboratory, or educational equivalent
Ability to solder and repair small electronics and sensors
Solid understanding of electrical and electronic principles
Ability to operate a wide variety of hand and power tools, gauges, meters, and repair equipment
Experience with data acquisition systems and instrumenting samples for testing
Preferred
Experience with DTS hardware and software
Metal fabrication skills
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.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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