Passive Safety ATD

This position will work as a member of Tesla's Passive Safety ATD & Instrumentation team to support full vehicle and sub-system tests performed both in-house and at external test labs. The role is responsible for performing and overseeing all instrumentation and data acquisition, including anthropomorphic test devices (ATDs). The Technician will also support vehicle preparation, tear-down, and test execution as dictated by test priorities. The successful candidate will possess a broad background in automotive testing and demonstrate a high level of professionalism and technical skill.

• Identify, source, and procure required data acquisition equipment and sensors
• Maintain the sensor library, oversee sensor repairs, and coordinate calibration activities for all instrumentation
• Oversee and/or perform the installation of sensors and data acquisition equipment
• Install data acquisition equipment, including sensors such as accelerometers, gyros, thermocouples, strain gauges, load cells, pressure transducers, torque sensors, displacement sensors, current sensors, etc.
• Develop daily work plans to achieve test plan goals on schedule
• Design and create custom brackets and fixtures for testing
• Support testing activities, vehicle preparation, and tear-down as required by workflow priority
• Select appropriate sensing devices for use with data collection systems
• Perform onsite support and testing, including monitoring and validating data

• Extensive experience with data acquisition systems and vehicle instrumentation, including accelerometers, pressure sensors, thermocouples, strain gauges, etc.; preferred experience with DTS data acquisition tools
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining a wide variety of hand and power tools, shop tools, and equipment for servicing automobiles
• Ability to operate and use diagnostic scan tools, scopes, meters, and other test equipment
• Competence with MS Office tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project) and Adobe products
• Strong ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with colleagues and the public
• Effectively manage multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet deadlines
• Work collaboratively in a team-based environment to achieve common goals
• Flexibility to travel domestically and internationally (up to 10%)
• Valid driver's license required

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)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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