Prototype Vehicle Engineering Technician

About the role

Prototype Vehicle Engineering Technician | Tesla (Engineering & Information Technology)

Location: FREMONT, California | Req ID: 281569 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

The Prototype Vehicles team is looking for an automotive technician that is looking to advance their career. Must be highly motivated and flexible to adapt to the fast-paced work environment supporting engineering development.

What You'll Do

• General fleet maintenance and repair
• Retrofit/modify prototype vehicles to accept new hardware designs from engineering
• Diagnose and repair failures found with prototypes
• Provide failure analysis and design concerns back to engineering

What You'll Bring

• 3+ years’ experience working in automotive troubleshooting and repair (Technical certification from accredited automotive training institution preferred)
• Equipped with own tools
• Ability to operate and maintain shop tools and equipment as welll as operate and maintain various hand and power tools
• Willing to work a flexible schedule as well as the ability to travel
• Work independently and/or collaboratively as part of a team
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines
• Show attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing priorities/schedules
• Excellent communication and written skills combined with Microsoft Office proficiency

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 - $43.20/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.