Engineering Technician, Passive Safety

The Engineering Technician will join the Austin Passive Safety Test Team at Tesla focusing on executing analyzing and reporting on vehicle engineering development regulatory certification and consumer protection crash testing within strict program timelines. This role involves hands-on preparation and maintenance of test vehicles and equipment ensuring high-quality and repeatable results in a collaborative team-based environment. The team comprises test engineers and technicians specializing in vehicle and mechanical systems instrumentation anthropomorphic test devices ATDs abuse testing flammability testing pendulum testing fabrication and imaging.

Prepare test vehicles to match desired configurations based on written and oral requests and procedures ensuring quality and repeatability

Install data acquisition equipment including sensors such as accelerometers gyros strain gauges load cells pressure transducers and current sensors

Install and remove vehicle test fixtures lab equipment and ballast weights as specified in test requests

Maintain sensor library perform sensor repairs and coordinate calibration activities for all instrumentation

Design and create custom brackets wire harnesses and fixtures for testing purposes

Set up and deploy high-speed cameras lighting and lenses for test environments selecting appropriate imaging devices

Maintain and repair test equipment to ensure consistent functionality and a professional organized laboratory environment Extensive experience diagnosing repairing and replacing components on passenger vehicles with Tesla vehicle experience preferred

Proficiency in operating hand and power tools shop equipment for vehicle and lab servicing with fabrication or machine shop skills preferred

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in confined spaces within test vehicles

Capability to work outdoors in varying Austin temperatures year-round

Strong computer skills for diagnosis communication and reporting using Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook and Tesla-specific diagnostic tools

Associates Degree in Engineering or Automotive Technology or equivalent experience

Valid drivers license and proficiency with diagnostic scan tools scopes meters and other test equipment

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

401k 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