Engineering Technician, Homologation & Range Test Technician (Night Shift)

Tesla is a leading electric vehicle and clean energy company known for innovation in automotive technology and sustainable energy solutions.
Merritt Island, FL, USA
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Mid-Level Software Engineer
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Description For Engineering Technician, Homologation & Range Test Technician (Night Shift)

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Engineering Technician to support vehicle-level homologation test activities, with a focus on Range testing. This role is crucial in driving Tesla's worldwide rollout of new vehicles by applying knowledge of Tesla vehicle systems and diagnostics to configure and diagnose vehicles for range tests. The position requires excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage projects along a fluid schedule.

Based in Merritt Island, Florida, this full-time role involves up to 50% travel to various domestic and international destinations for vehicle testing on public roads, test tracks, and Proving Grounds. The ideal candidate must be flexible to work morning, mid, and night shifts as needed.

Key responsibilities include preparing prototype and production vehicles for Homologation range tests, performing diagnostics and repairs, maintaining vehicle preparation timelines, and generating test reports. The role also involves designing and building new instrumentation or test equipment as required.

The successful candidate will have at least 2 years of experience as an Engineering technician, Service, Test technician, or Manufacturing technician at Tesla or another OEM, along with a 2-year technical/automotive degree. In-depth knowledge of electric vehicle systems, excellent attention to detail, and strong communication skills are essential.

Tesla offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with employer match, and various other perks. This position presents an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of electric vehicle technology and contribute to Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy.

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Responsibilities For Engineering Technician, Homologation & Range Test Technician (Night Shift)

  • Prepare prototype and production vehicles for Homologation range tests for multiple global markets
  • Perform diagnosis and repair of prototype vehicle's electrical/mechanical/software
  • Maintain vehicle preparation timelines, document and communicate issues found, and maintain fleet vehicles
  • Diagnose vehicle or equipment issues during testing, supporting both on & off-site test trips
  • Design and build new instrumentation or test equipment as needed
  • Maintain detailed records of all work performed on the vehicles
  • Communicate directly with engineers and other technicians
  • Install instrumentation, test equipment, and other components on prototype vehicles
  • Generate test reports to document results of testing and communicate issues found

Requirements For Engineering Technician, Homologation & Range Test Technician (Night Shift)

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  • 2 years or more experience as an Engineering technician, Service, Test technician, or Manufacturing technician at Tesla or any another OEM
  • 2 year technical/automotive degree required
  • In-depth knowledge of electric vehicle systems (both in terms of operation and diagnostics)
  • Excellent attention to detail, and prior experience in documenting issues/reporting
  • Ability to adjust to changes frequently, multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication skills and written and spoken English
  • Must be comfortable driving prototype vehicles at (or over) their limits on closed courses
  • Valid driver's license required

Benefits For Engineering Technician, Homologation & Range Test Technician (Night Shift)

401k
Dental Insurance
Medical Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Parental Leave
Vision Insurance
  • Aetna PPO and HSA plans with $0 payroll deduction
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
  • Dental and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution options
  • Company Paid Health Savings Account (HSA) Contribution
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • LGBTQ+ care concierge services
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plans
  • Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time, and Paid Holidays
  • Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
  • Voluntary benefits (critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, pet insurance)
  • Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
  • Tesla Babies program
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee discounts and perks program

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