Tire Test Engineering Technician Tesla - 3.3 Palo Alto, CA Job Details Full-time $24.40 - $65.40 an hour 22 hours ago Benefits Commuter assistance Health savings account AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Flextime Adoption assistance Employee assistance program 401(k) matching Employee discount Benefits from day one Pet insurance Qualifications Data quality checks Noise, vibration, harshness (NVH) analysis for vehicles Engineering development testing Labeling Data quality assurance Logistics Mid-level 3 years Order shipping Company vehicle operation Electrical instrumentation Data quality monitoring Lifts and hoists Stock organizing Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) Automotive tire mounting Test Execution (Quality assurance practices) Data collection Instrument maintenance Safety standard operating procedures Road testing for automotive diagnostics Full Job Description What to Expect You will serve as part of the Attributes Engineering team, executing objective tire testing. Responsibilities including ensuring vehicle test readiness, organizing and mounting submission tires, and executing on objective Ride, NVH, Steering, Handling and Braking tests with high attention to data quality. Expected travel is ~15%. What You'll Do Inventory, sort, label and manage submission and reference tires/wheels Perform tire and wheel changes, including lifting and mounting assemblies up to 75 lbs. using approved equipment, mechanical aids, and proper ergonomic techniques in accordance with safety protocols Safely operate 2-post vehicle lifts in accordance with manufacturer and company operating guidelines Instrument sensors on test vehicles in preparation for Ride/NVH, Handling and Braking testing with utmost quality Execute objective testing procedures with data acquisition systems (e.g. Dewesoft or Siemens LMS/Scadas or similar), ensuring high quality data collection Data handling with basic checks using provided software tools and data upload Support the maintenance and inventory of instrumentation Support vehicle transports, pickup, shipping and other related logistics What You'll Bring 3+ years of experience in automotive testing and/or tire testing on a proving grounds Responsible operation of test vehicles or prototype mules Experience in instrumented Ride and NVH vehicle testing is preferable with Dewesoft or similar data acquisition systems is preferable Experience with instrumented handling testing is preferable Experience with vehicle dynamics and tire testing is preferable Driver training such as TRC Level 2 or above is a plus Ability to mount / balance / road force tires is a plus 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 - $65.40/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. 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. Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.