Engineering Technician, Mechanical Design Engineering

The Engineering Technician supports chassis engineering at Gigafactory Texas by performing hands-on vehicle development, component testing, root cause analysis, and launch activities. This role owns vehicle-level work including part swaps, mule builds, measurements, and in-house joint testing while collaborating with chassis, thermal, and NVH engineers to keep engineering vehicles moving and deliver timely test results across Cybercab, Model Y, Cybertruck, and future programs.

• Perform vehicle-level part swaps, engineering builds, and launch reworks on chassis, steering, and related systems including strut modules, subframes, bushings, harnesses, and steering hardware
• Drive root cause investigations for launch, field, and NVH issues with targeted teardowns, part swaps, measurements, and documented countermeasures
• Work with engineering teams to validate new product and vehicle designs including mule builds and trial builds on the production line
• Run in-house joint and materials tests with the GFTX lab including torque-to-failure, torque-tension, load-cell, and thermal exposure work
• Collect, interpret, and report measurement data such as ride height, torque, serials, and inspection results for engineering sign-off
• Develop and follow rework and test instructions during launch of new programs
• Work with cross-functional teams including chassis, thermal, NVH, NPI, quality, service, and burn-in to meet attribute, quality, and launch goals
• Hands-on experience with vehicle assembly, part installation, and prototype builds
• Proficiency with measurement tools, torque equipment, and data collection methods
• Degree in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, or equivalent experience
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and document technical findings
• Experience working in a lab or test environment with joint and materials testing
• Strong collaboration skills across engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams
• Familiarity with chassis, steering, or NVH systems preferred
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with vehicles, chassis systems, or electromechanical assemblies, Tesla internal NPI, quality, service, or launch experience at GFTX is a plus
• Skilled in problem solving and root cause analysis with the ability to work independently
• Proficient in using test and measurement tools including calipers, micrometers, torque wrenches, and mechanics tools
• Ability to read and follow engineering drawings, torque specifications, and work instructions without constant supervision
• Ability to perform physically demanding work including standing, walking, lifting up to 35 lbs., and working in various positions for up to 12 hours a day

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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)