Tesla
Engineering Technician, Vehicle Test
Tesla - East Liberty, Ohio, United States, 43319
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Overview
What to Expect
This position will work as a member of Tesla's Engineering Test Team to support vehicle level testing for Reliability and Durability tests performed in-house and at external test labs. The primary responsibility of this role is to collaborate directly with Engineering teams in executing vehicle level tests at various proving grounds. The successful candidate for this position must have a broad background in automotive maintenance and testing. What You'll Do
Collaborate with Test Engineers & Technicians in vehicle test execution including, but not limited to, test setup, inspections, diagnosis, part retrofits and driving Communicate directly to various Engineering teams in status updates and problem solving using various methods (e.g. Email, MS Teams, JIRA) Support various teams within the Engineering organization where priorities is required General shop maintenance & upkeep Maintain a clean and organized work environment Time Management: Independently manage your time to successfully complete parallel assignments, ensuring efficient use of resources and meeting project deadlines
What You'll Bring
5+ Years in automotive service industry Technical / automotive ASE (or equivalent) certification Advanced diagnosing capabilities on electric / hybrid vehicles, NVH, both in low and high voltage, CAN communication, using meters & oscilloscopes, hi-pot In-depth understanding of full vehicle system Chassis, Suspension, Powertrain, Low voltage electronics, High voltage system, Closures, Air conditioning, Body controls Use of MS Office tools and other Tesla systems to effectively communicate results / failures (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint, Jira) Basic fabrication use of bandsaws, drill press, mig or tig welder Basic instrumentation knowledge (Accelerometers, Thermal Couples, Stain gauges) Vehicle & controller firmware deployment and diagnosis Flexibility to work long hours and weekends when required Ability to travel up to 15% a year
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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 Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
This position will work as a member of Tesla's Engineering Test Team to support vehicle level testing for Reliability and Durability tests performed in-house and at external test labs. The primary responsibility of this role is to collaborate directly with Engineering teams in executing vehicle level tests at various proving grounds. The successful candidate for this position must have a broad background in automotive maintenance and testing. What You'll Do
Collaborate with Test Engineers & Technicians in vehicle test execution including, but not limited to, test setup, inspections, diagnosis, part retrofits and driving Communicate directly to various Engineering teams in status updates and problem solving using various methods (e.g. Email, MS Teams, JIRA) Support various teams within the Engineering organization where priorities is required General shop maintenance & upkeep Maintain a clean and organized work environment Time Management: Independently manage your time to successfully complete parallel assignments, ensuring efficient use of resources and meeting project deadlines
What You'll Bring
5+ Years in automotive service industry Technical / automotive ASE (or equivalent) certification Advanced diagnosing capabilities on electric / hybrid vehicles, NVH, both in low and high voltage, CAN communication, using meters & oscilloscopes, hi-pot In-depth understanding of full vehicle system Chassis, Suspension, Powertrain, Low voltage electronics, High voltage system, Closures, Air conditioning, Body controls Use of MS Office tools and other Tesla systems to effectively communicate results / failures (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint, Jira) Basic fabrication use of bandsaws, drill press, mig or tig welder Basic instrumentation knowledge (Accelerometers, Thermal Couples, Stain gauges) Vehicle & controller firmware deployment and diagnosis Flexibility to work long hours and weekends when required Ability to travel up to 15% a year
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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 Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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