Engineering Technician, Semi Commercial Testing

What to Expect This position will work as a member of Tesla's Engineering Test Team to support Semi commercial 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.

This position is fully on-site in New Carlisle, Indiana.

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 drivingCommunicate 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 requiredGeneral shop maintenance & upkeepMaintain 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 deadlinesWhat You'll Bring 5+ years in automotive service industrywith Technical/automotive ASE (or equivalent) certificationAdvanced diagnosing capabilitieson electric/hybrid vehicles, NVH, low/high voltage, CAN communication, and use of meters, oscilloscopes, and hi-potAbility to lift 50lbs.

In-depth understandingof full vehicle systems: Chassis, Suspension, Powertrain, Low/High voltage electronics, Closures, Air conditioning, and Body controlsProficiency in MS Office tools(Excel, PowerPoint) and Tesla systems (e.g., Jira) for communication and reportingAbility to prioritize tasksunder tight deadlines and maintain strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detailExcellent written and verbal communication skillsand flexibility to work long hours/weekends as required15% U.S. travelcommitment and ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) if not already held

Preferred:

3+ years of engineering prototype/product validation experience, experience with vehicle/controller firmware development and diagnosis

Preferred:

Basic fabrication skills (bandsaws, drill press, mig/tig welding) and instrumentation knowledge (accelerometers, thermocouples, strain gauges)Compensation and BenefitsBenefits 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 deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&DShort-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)Employee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks program Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.