Engineering Technician, Cybercab, New Product Introduction

Engineering Technician, Cybercab, New Product Introduction | Tesla

Location: AUSTIN, Texas | Req ID: 281101 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

Seeking a highly skilled technician with expertise in troubleshooting, electromechanical systems, and process optimization to oversee new part introductions and resolve technical issues on manufacturing lines and in prototype shops.

What You'll Do

• Execute and manage high-volume trials for new manufacturing parts, analyze results, and provide technical feedback to Engineering teams
• Diagnose and rectify issues in vehicle systems and manufacturing processes through cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams
• Perform advanced electromechanical assemblies and integrations independently
• Construct prototype sub-assemblies and full vehicle assemblies
• Validate, commission, and fine-tune prototype manufacturing equipment
• Oversee engineering validation builds and ensure timely shipment for testing
• Operate efficiently in a production environment to meet rigorous project timelines

What You'll Bring

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with vehicles, equipment, or electromechanical systems
• Proficient in mechanical, electrical, and industrial engineering principles
• Relevant manufacturing environment experience or education; experience with automated production lines is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex technical problems with minimal guidance
• Capability to work effectively in both collaborative and autonomous settings
• Basic understanding of electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical schematics, drawings, and assembly instructions
• Strong technical communication and documentation skillsEssential Physical Demands
• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day, including over varied and uneven terrain
• Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs
• Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install parts
• Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours a day
• Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures
• Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing
• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, reflective vest, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

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)