| Location | NV |
We are looking for Engineering Technician to join a team working at a remote off-grid test site near the Nevada Gigafactory. In this role you would continue growing the site infrastructure build test equipment and maintain the facility. In addition the role would entail working alongside multiple Test Engineers supporting various programs. You would frequently setup execute and post examine destructive tests. As a result you would help ensure that electric vehicles and energy storage systems are robust to high levels of abuse.
Coordinate and execute complex destructive testing and gather data from a variety of sensors
Build test equipment such as a car crusher replica building with fire extinguishing battery chargers and power cyclers electrical and thermal data sensors and acquisition and continuous video recording
Perform periodic maintenance on test equipment and data collection tools ensure smooth operation when outside teams visit for tests
Recognize and propose further improvements to test site and equipment
Troubleshoot data acquisition systems and sensors
Collaborate with other teams on sample build preparation and instrumentation
Follow and edit standard operating procedures Safety driven attitude
Mechanically inclined able to work with basic hand tools
Ability to perform tests on complicated systems
Strong computer skills and ability to learn new software
Experience with energy storage systems is preferred
Prior experience in testing roleis preferred
Experience with data acquisition systemsis preferred
MEEE experience Able to use MCAD or ECAD softwareis preferred
Experience with CAN busis 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
401k 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