Prototype Vehicle Engineering Technician Tesla Motors, Inc. 24.40 - 43.20 USD paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, California, Fremont Sep 25, 2026

What to Expect

The Prototype Vehicles team is looking for an automotive technician that is looking to advance their career. Must be highly motivated and flexible to adapt to the fast-paced work environment supporting engineering development. What You'll Do

General fleet maintenance and repair

Retrofit/modify prototype vehicles to accept new hardware designs from engineering

Diagnose and repair failures found with prototypes

Provide failure analysis and design concerns back to engineering What You'll Bring

3+ years' experience working in automotive troubleshooting and repair (Technical certification from accredited automotive training institution preferred)

Equipped with own tools

Ability to operate and maintain shop tools and equipment as welll as operate and maintain various hand and power tools

Willing to work a flexible schedule as well as the ability to travel

Work independently and/or collaboratively as part of a team

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines

Show attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing priorities/schedules

Excellent communication and written skills combined with Microsoft Office proficiency

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 - $43.20/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.