Engineering Technician, Semi Commercial Testing

About the role

Engineering Technician, Semi Commercial Testing | Tesla (Engineering & Information Technology)

Location: Mishawaka, Indiana | Req ID: 261953 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

This position will work as a member of Tesla’s Engineering Test Team to support Semi commercial vehicle level testing for Reliability and Durability tests performed in-house and at external test labs. The primary responsibility of this role is to collaborate directly with engineering teams in executing vehicle level tests at various proving grounds. The successful candidate for this position must have a broad background in automotive maintenance and testing.

This position is fully on-site in New Carlisle, Indiana.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with test engineers & technicians in vehicle test execution including, but not limited to, test setup, inspections, diagnosis, part retrofits and driving
• Communicate directly to various engineering teams in status updates and problem solving using various methods (e.g. Email, MS Teams, JIRA)
• Support various teams within the engineering organization where priorities is required
• General shop maintenance & upkeep
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Time Management: Independently manage your time to successfully complete parallel assignments, ensuring efficient use of resources and meeting project deadlines

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years in automotive service industry with Technical/automotive ASE (or equivalent) certification
• Advanced diagnosing capabilities on electric/hybrid vehicles, NVH, low/high voltage, CAN communication, and use of meters, oscilloscopes, and hi-pot
• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• In-depth understanding of full vehicle systems: Chassis, Suspension, Powertrain, Low/High voltage electronics, Closures, Air conditioning, and Body controls
• Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint) and Tesla systems (e.g., Jira) for communication and reporting
• Ability to prioritize tasks under tight deadlines and maintain strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and flexibility to work long hours/weekends as required
• 15% U.S. travel commitment and ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) if not already held
• Preferred: 3+ years of engineering prototype/product validation experience, experience with vehicle/controller firmware development and diagnosis
• Preferred: Basic fabrication skills (bandsaws, drill press, mig/tig welding) and instrumentation knowledge (accelerometers, thermocouples, strain gauges)