What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Vehicle Operator position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
| Job Category | Engineering & Information Technology |
|---|---|
| Location | Lenexa, Kansas |
| Req. ID | 206746 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
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We are looking for a highly motivated individual to accelerate our vehicle-level testing by supporting and coordinating local operations, assisting with troubleshooting and incident reporting as needed. This is an individual contributor role; you are still expected to perform testing regularly. Night and graveyard shift positions available.
This role requires the flexibility of traveling to domestic or international destinations as necessary.
* Drive local training efforts to continuously
* Support the data collection effort to improve vehicle performance
* Provide real-time on-site support, proactively resolving any roadblocks to ensure smooth operations
* Provide training to local staff on step changes between software iterations
* Lead real-world testing according to test specifications, as well as providing ad-hoc support for business-critical tasks and other team needs
* Analyze test data, triage software issues and abnormal vehicle behaviors using Tesla in-house designed proprietary software tools
* Communicate with developers and test engineers, be on-call for questions/comments if necessary
* Maintain and document fleet conditions, coordinate repairs/retrofits as necessary
* Minimum 4 years of licensed driving experiences
* Clean driving record and safe driving habits
* Excellent attention to detail and critical thinking skills
* Excellent written and spoken English
* Strong computer skills, in particular a working knowledge and familiarity with MacOS, Linux, and Windows, as well as strong MS Office skills
* Command Line Interface experience required
* Fundamental understanding of ADAS and their sensors
* Strong knowledge of electric vehicle systems and how they work, as well as strong troubleshooting skills preferred
* Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment
* Project management and/or fleet operations experiences preferred
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- LGBTQ care concierge services
- 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
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
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