Tesla · 9 hours ago
Engineering Technician, Instrumentation & Calibration
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$24.40/hr - $43.20/hrTesla is a leading electric vehicle manufacturer, and they are seeking an Engineering Technician to support product validation of Tesla Vehicles in development. The role involves calibration of test and measurement equipment, conducting tests, and maintaining instrumentation and test equipment.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Perform load cell and component testing on test frames, including setup, execution and analysis of results to validate sensor and system performance
Conduct calibration tests to determine the performance or reliability of mechanical, structural or electro-mechanical equipment
Set up a data acquisition program and validate the connectivity of all the sensors
Design and create custom brackets and fixtures
Perform in-house calibration of devices by comparing measurements of pressure, temperature, acceleration or other environmental conditions to known standards
Maintain sensor library, sensor repair, and coordinate activities of all instrumentation and test equipment
Operate and use diagnostic scan tools, scopes, meters, and other test equipment
Keep records of maintenance, repair, and required updates of equipment
Work with vendors and coordinate onsite/ external calibrations
Qualification
Required
Formal electronics training (AC/DC circuits, formulae, and components) or equivalent work experience
Has a basic understanding of calibration standards such as calibration ratio and inaccuracy specifications, moving into linear vs. non-linear calibrations
Experience with data acquisition systems like SOMAT, NI, DEWESOFT, etc
Ability to operate and maintain a wide variety of hand and power tools, shop tools, and shop equipment, for the servicing of automobiles
Proficient with MS Office tools and Adobe products
Experience with JIRA and Confluence or other project management software
Demonstrated independent and self-motivated professional with the capability to handle several tasks with minimal supervision
Installation, calibration, and set up of load cells and strain gages (bonus)
Knowledge of automated calibration systems (electrical preferred)
Flexibility to travel domestically (Up to 10%)
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
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
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Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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