Tesla · 14 hours ago
Prototype Vehicle Technician, New Programs Engineering
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$26.14/hr - $45.03/hrTesla is at the forefront of vehicle design and development, and they are seeking a Prototype Vehicle Technician to join their New Programs Engineering team. This role involves leading the build and maintenance of prototype vehicles while collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.
EnergyElectric VehicleTransportationManufacturingRenewable EnergyAutomotive
Responsibilities
Lead the build, final mechanical sign-off, maintenance, and storage of prototype vehicles, mules, and bucks working in conjunction with aero, mechanical, electronics engineering, and fabrication leads
Support diagnostics for entire vehicle and test apparatus systems
Fabrication and troubleshooting of bespoke electrical harnessing within the automotive and test / instrumentation topics
Instrumentation, data acquisition setup, calibration, and checks of all test properties
Organization of vehicle and test equipment logistics for offsite events
Maintenance of tools and consumables supplies
Proactive involvement in development methods and processes to deliver continuous improvement
Enthusiasm for extensive travel to support prototype build and validation
Qualification
Required
A proven record of delivering excellence as an automotive, race or custom builder or technician
Experience in vehicle part installation, wheel/tire changes and chassis installation and setup
Understanding of mechanical systems, including motors, bearings, hydraulics, bushings and actuators
Good working knowledge of machine shop tools for fabrication of components
Enthusiasm for extensive travel to support prototype build and validation
Preferred
Experience in full vehicle prototyping preferred
Secondary vocational school certificate preferred (e.g. BMW STEP)
Experience with Tesla Technician Software tools a huge plus
Experience with Motec or other on-road data acquisition systems are a plus
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
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
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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