Engineering Technician, Drive Systems Engineering

2 weeks ago


Palo Alto, CA, United States Tesla Full time
Engineering Technician, Drive Systems Engineering

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What To Expect

Tesla Motors is committed to hiring and developing the top people in any given discipline. Our world?class engineering teams operate with a non?conventional automotive product development philosophy of high inter?disciplinary collaboration, flat organizational structure, and technical contribution at all levels. You will be expected to challenge and be challenged, to create and innovate. These jobs are not for everyone.

You must have a genuine passion for working on the best electric vehicles in the world, want to work in a fast?paced, entrepreneurial company, and be a builder. You will work side by side with accomplished, world?renowned engineers on the most exciting automotive programs.

What You'll Do
  • Assemble and debug prototype drive unit assemblies
  • Make and modify parts as necessary to support test rigs and prototypes
  • Test prototypes
  • Assess and document test results
What You'll Bring
  • Demonstrate mechanical aptitude, ability to take things apart and back together without instructions
  • Detail?oriented with solid documentation and reporting skills, including Microsoft Office and computer software literacy
  • Metal?working and fabrication skills, knowledge of hand and power tools, pneumatic equipment
  • Machine shop experience with basic shop tools and machines (manual mill, engine lathe, drill press, bandsaw, belt sanders, hand tools, etc.)
  • Equivalent trade?school or college courses pertaining to CNC and milling operations
  • Knowledge of electrical hazards and precautionary measures around high?voltage equipment and spinning machinery
  • Ability to use basic electrical tools: digital multimeter, meg?ohm tester, thermocouple meters
  • Basic wiring knowledge, ability to connect sensors, power supplies, and data acquisition to test platforms
  • Interest in electric motors and gear trains

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, 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 $0 paycheck contribution
  • Company?paid HSA contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
  • Healthcare and dependent care 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
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and vacation time (flex time for salary positions), and paid holidays
  • Back?up childcare and parenting support resources
  • Voluntary benefits critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, pet insurance
  • Weight loss and tobacco cessation programs
  • Tesla Babies program
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation

$24.40 $50.40 per hour + cash and stock awards + benefits. Pay may vary with location and individual factors.

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