Engineering Integration Technician, Factory Firmware

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.

• 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
• 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

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