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Engineering Technician, Vehicle Chassis Controls

Tesla
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/1/2025
What to Expect
We are looking for a Vehicle Technician who will be responsible for preparing prototype and production level vehicles for Chassis Controls testing. This full time role requires the flexibility of traveling (40%) to various domestic and international destinations in summer and winter conditions. You will enable the testing of safety critical Chassis Controls software (Traction Control, Stability Control, Steering, ABS, etc.).

What You'll Do

  • Support prototype vehicle builds
  • Maintain vehicles and update to latest specifications
  • Provide vehicle support at remote proving grounds
  • Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues
  • Perform vehicle inspections
  • Track prototype parts
  • Coordinate vehicle and equipment logistics
  • Communicate issues discovered clearly and directly
  • Seasonal travel to proving grounds around the world (40%)


What You'll Bring

  • 3 years Vehicle Technician experience
  • Valid driver's license required
  • Strong workmanship and attention to detail
  • Able to work against high-level goals without day to day oversight
  • Able to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment
  • Fabrication skills, preferred
  • Exposure to vehicle testing, preferred
  • Knowledge of CAN architecture, preferred
  • CAN tools, data logging and/or electronic diagnostic equipment (oscilloscope or others) experience, preferred
  • Exposure working on Semi trucks, preferred


Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

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)
  • 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
Expected Compensation

$28.80 - $56.40/hour cash and stock awards benefits

Pay 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.


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.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

Salary : $29 - $56

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