Tesla · 3 days ago
Engineering Technician, Passive Safety Sled Testing
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$24.40/hr - $50.40/hr
1+ years expTesla is a leading electric vehicle manufacturer, and they are seeking an Engineering Technician for their Passive Safety Crash & Sled Test team. The role involves preparing sled bucks and test samples, executing tests, analyzing results, and maintaining a safe and organized laboratory environment.
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Responsibilities
This position will work to prepare sled bucks and test samples for sled testing, execute testing, teardown of tests, & analyzing results from the testing
Retrofit and rebuild test samples as required
Complete seat and test dummy positioning procedures using a Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM)
Use sensors, operate data acquisition systems, and set up still and high-speed cameras to record required test data
Thoroughly document test setup details and test incidents
Install and remove sled test fixtures, lab equipment, and ballast weights, as required
Diagnose test equipment malfunctions and repairs by applying knowledge of shop mechanics using gauges, meters, hand tools, and power tools
Order/pick-up parts and equipment as required
Perform timely 5s duties and maintain organized laboratory at all times
Always operate and maintain a safe working environment for all employees
Qualification
Required
Wide variety of experience diagnosing, repairing, and replacing components on passenger vehicles
Experienced in operating a wide variety of tools and shop equipment, for servicing vehicles and lab equipment
Ability to use computers effectively for test setup, communication, reporting (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, JIRA, Polyworks and Tesla-specific software)
Ability to communicate effectively and follow oral and written instructions
A go-getter attitude and the desire to do things right at all times
Ability to maintain an organized and clean laboratory work environment
Adhere to and enforce 5S standards across the team
Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet deadlines
Maintain top level professional integrity and appearance as a test technician
Must be able to work assigned hours as required to meet testing needs which may include overtime and weekends
Preferred
Tesla vehicle experience preferred
Basic fabrication and/or machine shop skills preferred
A minimum of 1 year working in a test laboratory, or educational equivalent is preferred
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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