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Engineering Integration Technician, Factory Firmware
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What they do
A Firmware Engineer develops the programmable content in electronic hardware devices. Works for a hardware company developing software for each hardware platform. Alters, organizes and models the functionality of software for a variety of industries, including the automotive, health care and consumer electronics industries.
$118,427 / year median in Nevada
-0% projected decline
Job Description
Engineering Integration Technician, Factory Firmware Tesla Motors, Inc. paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, Nevada, Sparks 1 Electric Avenue (Show on map) Jul 29, 2026
What to Expect
The Factory Firmware team is seeking a skilled Engineering Integration Technician to support Vehicle Software integration into the Reno Semi Truck manufacturing operations. This individual excels in a cross-functional environment where they investigate vehicle test failures, conduct data-driven root cause analyses, and collaborate with their team to implement continuous improvements. They play a crucial role in supporting firmware trials, overseeing changes to vehicle self-tests, new firmware releases, and overall change control related to the vehicle's software. Additionally, they provide support to other Vehicle Software teams with vehicle diagnostics, debugging, and component replacement support. What You'll Do
Investigate & implement countermeasures to improve line processes, first pass yield of testing, quality of the product, and general streamline manufacturability
Leverage tooling - including AI, data dashboards, and diagnostic platforms - to monitor, analyze, and ensure quality standards for the vehicle software and services the team owns
Diagnose & resolve firmware and testing issues, and document basic troubleshooting steps to teach others how to fix
Work with software engineers to initiate trials, triage issues, support vehicle self-test reconfigurations, and launch mitigations or improvements to production
Manage small projects involving multiple departments and/or outside contractors
Manage workload with a positive attitude, proactively help co-workers, and maintain strong communication
Must be flexible to support day, night, swing, and alternative work schedules What You'll Bring
3+ years of experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment or equivalent experience
Comfortable working in Linux-based environments and command-line tools
Experience creating practical, reliable scripts to automate & improve firmware testing and integration in a factory setting
Clear communicator with detailed pass-downs and directions to the team, internal or external
Ability to manage workload while contributing to a positive, team-oriented work environment
Detail-oriented with strong record-keeping, multitasking, and organizational skills
Experience with a variety of hand, electrical, and portable tools
Expertise in troubleshooting & diagnosing low/high voltage automotive electrical systems, interpreting schematics, and using CAN diagnostic tools such as PCAN Explorer and Vector CANape is preferred
Experience with software development tools such as Python, Jira, Git, Splunk, and other virtual machine tools is preferred
Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience is preferred 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: 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