What To ExpectWe are looking for an Engineering Technician to join a team working at a remote off‑grid test site near the Nevada Gigafactory. In this role, you would continue growing the site infrastructure, build test equipment, and maintain the facility. In addition, the role would entail working alongside multiple Test Engineers supporting various programs. You would frequently set up, execute, and post‑examine destructive tests. As a result, you would help ensure that electric vehicles and energy storage systems are robust to high levels of abuse.What You'll DoCoordinate and execute complex destructive testing and gather data from a variety of sensorsBuild test equipment, such as a car crusher, replica building with fire extinguishing, battery chargers and power cyclers, electrical and thermal data sensors and acquisition, and continuous video recordingPerform periodic maintenance on test equipment and data collection tools, ensuring smooth operation when outside teams visit for testsRecognize and propose further improvements to test site and equipmentTroubleshoot data acquisition systems and sensorsCollaborate with other teams on sample build, preparation, and instrumentationFollow and edit standard operating proceduresWhat You'll BringSafety driven attitudeMechanically inclined; able to work with basic hand toolsAbility to perform tests on complicated systemsStrong computer skills and ability to learn new softwareExperience with energy storage systems is preferredPrior experience in a testing role is preferredExperience with data acquisition systems is preferredME/EE experience; able to use MCAD or ECAD software is preferredExperience with CAN bus is preferredBenefitsAlong with competitive pay, as a full‑time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:Medical plans – options with $0 payroll deductionFamily‑building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany‑paid HSA contribution when enrolled in a high‑deductible medical plan with HSAHealthcare and dependent care FSA401(k) with employer match, employee stock purchase plans, and other financial benefitsCompany‑paid basic life, AD&DShort‑term and long‑term disability insurance (90‑day waiting period)Employee assistance programSick and vacation time (flex time for salary positions, accrued hours for hourly positions), and paid holidaysBack‑up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight loss and tobacco cessation programsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks program#J-18808-Ljbffr