Tesla Motors, Inc.
Passive Safety Engineering Technician, Crash Test Dummy Lab
Tesla Motors, Inc., Fremont, California, us, 94537
What to Expect
The Passive Safety Crash & Sled Test team is responsible for executing, analyzing, and reporting on crash and sled tests within required program timelines, primarily focusing on vehicle development, regulatory certification, and consumer protection crash testing. Team consists of Test Engineers and Engineering Technicians, specializing in Vehicle & Mechanical, Instrumentation & ATD (Anthropomorphic Test Devices, or crash test dummies), and Imaging.
This position will work to support full vehicle and subsystem crash and sled tests for vehicle development and global regulatory certification. This role is focused on configuring, instrumenting, calibrating, repairing, and collecting data from Anthropomorphic Test Devices (ATDs, or Crash Test Dummies), and the instrumentation that measures Injury Assessment Reference Values (IARVs).
What You\'ll Do
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
What You\'ll Bring
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. Experience with DTS hardware and software preferred
Metal fabrication skills preferred, but not required
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
$24.40 - $50.40/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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This position will work to support full vehicle and subsystem crash and sled tests for vehicle development and global regulatory certification. This role is focused on configuring, instrumenting, calibrating, repairing, and collecting data from Anthropomorphic Test Devices (ATDs, or Crash Test Dummies), and the instrumentation that measures Injury Assessment Reference Values (IARVs).
What You\'ll Do
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
What You\'ll Bring
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. Experience with DTS hardware and software preferred
Metal fabrication skills preferred, but not required
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
$24.40 - $50.40/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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