Passive Safety Engineering Technician, Crash & Sled Labs

About the role

Passive Safety Engineering Technician, Crash & Sled Labs | Tesla (Engineering & Information Technology)

Location: Fremont, California | Req ID: 284301 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

The Passive Safety Crash & Sled Test team is responsible for executing, analyzing, and reporting on crash and sled tests within required program timelines, primarily focusing on vehicle development, regulatory certification, and consumer protection crash testing. Team consists of Test Engineers and Engineering Technicians, specializing in Vehicle & Mechanical prep, Instrumentation & ATD (Anthropomorphic Test Devices, or crash test dummies), and Imaging.

What You'll Do

• Conduct vehicle and component-level crash and sled tests per written/oral procedures in a team environment, ensuring quality and repeatability
• Prepare sled bucks and test samples; retrofit and rebuild test vehicles and samples for crash and sled testing
• Install and remove crash and sled fixtures, lab equipment, and ballast weights
• Perform pre- and post-test vehicle, seat, and dummy measurements/positioning using a CMM
• Install sensors, operate data acquisition systems, and set up still and high-speed cameras for crash and sled tests
• Execute sled tests including teardown and results support; support crash test execution and engineering review/signoffs
• Document test setups and incidents for both labs
• Decommission crash vehicles, including HV (400V/800V) battery removal and discharge; prepare vehicles for scrap
• Maintain and repair equipment in both labs; order parts; perform 5S, organize samples/components, and support lab improvements
• Maintain a safe working environment for all employees

What You'll Bring

• Associate's Degree in Engineering or Automotive Technology, OEM test technician training, or equivalent experience
• Experience diagnosing, repairing, and replacing components on Hybrid, BEV, and passenger vehicles (Tesla or certified BEV experience preferred)
• Proficiency with tools and shop equipment; able to lift 50 lbs. unassisted; basic fabrication, machine shop, and welding knowledge preferred
• Computer proficiency for diagnosis, test setup, and reporting (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Jira, Polyworks, Tesla-specific tools)
• Clear verbal and digital communication; ability to follow oral/written instructions; professional integrity and appearance
• Proactive attitude; thrives in a fast-paced environment; open to cross-training, including high-speed videography and photography
• Ability to maintain organized labs and enforce 5S standards
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet deadlines
• 1+ year test laboratory experience preferred; flexibility for overtime and weekends as needed
• Valid driver’s license; Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of the time

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)

Expected Compensation$24.40 - $65.40/hour + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.