Prototype Vehicle Technician, New Programs Engineering
$26.14 - $45.03 per hourFull-time
Tesla
What To Expect
The New Programs Engineering team works at the leading edge of vehicle design and development, working in an iterative environment to study, simulate, build, and prove Tesla’s future generation of vehicles. This position will interact with many cross-functional teams from the Design and Vehicle Engineering teams in creating different prototypes for engineering development. This is not a narrow scope technician role – you will be constantly challenged to learn and adapt to create and maintain a wide context of the first ever Tesla prototype vehicles, engineering fleet vehicles, and test apparatus. This is a dynamic role of high variety, impact, and responsibility. You will not find a technician role with more access to early-stage vehicle development. The exemplary candidate has a deep desire to create and maintain high quality prototype vehicles and test apparatus for Aero, Design, and Vehicle Engineering. They are forward-looking, critical of their own work, and are tireless in improving space, process, and tooling. They care enough to have an opinion but crave getting and giving effective feedback. What You'll Do 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 leadsSupport diagnostics for entire vehicle and test apparatus systemsFabrication and troubleshooting of bespoke electrical harnessing within the automotive and test / instrumentation topicsInstrumentation, data acquisition setup, calibration, and checks of all test propertiesOrganization of vehicle and test equipment logistics for offsite eventsMaintenance of tools and consumables suppliesProactive involvement in development methods and processes to deliver continuous improvementEnthusiasm for extensive travel to support prototype build and validation What You'll Bring A proven record of delivering excellence as an automotive, race or custom builder or technicianExperience in vehicle part installation, wheel/tire changes and chassis installation and setupUnderstanding of mechanical systems, including motors, bearings, hydraulics, bushings and actuatorsGood working knowledge of machine shop tools for fabrication of componentsExperience in full vehicle prototyping preferred.Secondary vocational school certificate preferred (e.g. BMW STEP).Experience with Tesla Technician Software tools a huge plusExperience with Motec or other on-road data acquisition systems are a plus Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
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 Expected Compensation $26.14 - $45.03/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
The New Programs Engineering team works at the leading edge of vehicle design and development, working in an iterative environment to study, simulate, build, and prove Tesla’s future generation of vehicles. This position will interact with many cross-functional teams from the Design and Vehicle Engineering teams in creating different prototypes for engineering development. This is not a narrow scope technician role – you will be constantly challenged to learn and adapt to create and maintain a wide context of the first ever Tesla prototype vehicles, engineering fleet vehicles, and test apparatus. This is a dynamic role of high variety, impact, and responsibility. You will not find a technician role with more access to early-stage vehicle development. The exemplary candidate has a deep desire to create and maintain high quality prototype vehicles and test apparatus for Aero, Design, and Vehicle Engineering. They are forward-looking, critical of their own work, and are tireless in improving space, process, and tooling. They care enough to have an opinion but crave getting and giving effective feedback. What You'll Do 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 leadsSupport diagnostics for entire vehicle and test apparatus systemsFabrication and troubleshooting of bespoke electrical harnessing within the automotive and test / instrumentation topicsInstrumentation, data acquisition setup, calibration, and checks of all test propertiesOrganization of vehicle and test equipment logistics for offsite eventsMaintenance of tools and consumables suppliesProactive involvement in development methods and processes to deliver continuous improvementEnthusiasm for extensive travel to support prototype build and validation What You'll Bring A proven record of delivering excellence as an automotive, race or custom builder or technicianExperience in vehicle part installation, wheel/tire changes and chassis installation and setupUnderstanding of mechanical systems, including motors, bearings, hydraulics, bushings and actuatorsGood working knowledge of machine shop tools for fabrication of componentsExperience in full vehicle prototyping preferred.Secondary vocational school certificate preferred (e.g. BMW STEP).Experience with Tesla Technician Software tools a huge plusExperience with Motec or other on-road data acquisition systems are a plus Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
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 Expected Compensation $26.14 - $45.03/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
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