Range Test Technician (Day Shift)

About the role

Range Test Technician (Day Shift) | Tesla (Engineering & Information Technology)

Location: Fremont, California | Req ID: 281983 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

You will run regulatory range and energy consumption testing on chassis dynamometers for Tesla's vehicle programs. This 2nd shift role requires precision in executing tests that contribute directly to EPA, CARB, and international certification submissions, with a focus on clean handovers between shifts.

What You'll Do

• Execute dynamometer range tests to regulatory procedures including MCT/SMCT+, road load derivations, UDDS, cold UDDS, SC03, WLTP, CLTC and constant speed highway range
• Set up vehicles on the dyno including wheelbase, restraint systems, dyno mode, ride height, tire pressures, ballast and UI configuration per market
• Install and operate test instrumentation such as dual CAN loggers, power analyzers, current clamps, LabVIEW data acquisition and ambient PTH logging
• Operate environmental chambers from -7 C to 35 C including humidity control and solar load setup
• Drive test traces manually and operate the drive robot while maintaining tight speed tolerances across long cycles
• Follow operator checklists exactly, flag discrepancies before starting runs, and document test state, issues and handover notes in Jira
• Perform high voltage pack swaps, component replacement, alignment and general test vehicle preparation while maintaining dyno cell readiness and equipment condition

What You'll Bring

• Automotive technician experience or an equivalent hands-on mechanical background
• Demonstrated ability to follow detailed written procedures precisely every time
• Comfort with data acquisition hardware and basic troubleshooting of test equipment and software
• Valid Driver's License
• Willingness to obtain high voltage certification if not already held
• Reliability on shift with strong documentation skills in Jira and Confluence
• Prior chassis dynamometer experience ideally with AVL or AIP, or familiarity with EPA, CARB, WLTP or CLTC test procedures
• CAN bus and data logging experience
• Tesla Start graduate preferred

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.