Engineering Technician, Passive Safety

Description:
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.

Responsibilities:
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

Requirements:
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
Associate's Degree in Engineering or Automotive Technology, or equivalent experience
Valid driver’s license and proficiency with diagnostic scan tools, scopes, meters, and other test equipment

Compensation & Benefits:
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