Engineering Technician, Pilot Vehicle Engineering
Description For Engineering Technician, Pilot Vehicle Engineering
Tesla, the world's leading electric vehicle and clean energy company, is seeking an Engineering Technician for their Pilot Vehicle Engineering team in Austin. This role is crucial in supporting and coordinating daily work activities in vehicle engineering, focusing on validating new designs for manufacturability and supporting new product launches. The position offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge automotive technology and contribute to the future of sustainable transportation.
The role involves hands-on work with motor installation, process validation, and equipment fabrication in an automation production environment. You'll be responsible for creating and optimizing processes that ensure safety, quality, and efficiency in vehicle production. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, be comfortable with variable work schedules, and possess excellent problem-solving abilities.
Tesla offers an exceptional benefits package including comprehensive healthcare with zero payroll deductions, family-building benefits, 401(k) with employer match, and stock purchase options. The company's commitment to innovation, sustainability, and transformative technology makes it an exciting workplace for those passionate about contributing to the future of transportation and clean energy.
Working at Tesla means being part of a dynamic team that's pushing the boundaries of automotive technology. You'll have the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art equipment and processes, while contributing to the company's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy. The role offers significant growth potential and the chance to work alongside some of the industry's most innovative minds.
Responsibilities For Engineering Technician, Pilot Vehicle Engineering
- Motor installation, debugging and commissioning in automation production environment
- Create and validate processes/equipment for safety, manufacturability, quality, and efficiency
- Oversee group operations and understand vehicle stacking order
- Identify concerns and assess risk while providing creative countermeasures
- Evaluate new parts and provide design feedback
- Fabrication and machining of jigs, fixtures and prototype parts
Requirements For Engineering Technician, Pilot Vehicle Engineering
- Practical working knowledge of process sheets, torque checks, weld operations, and safety procedures
- Must be shift flexible with ability to work variable schedule including overtime
- Strong problem solving skills including root cause analysis
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with or ability to learn Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Enovia/Catia/Delmia, Proplanner/Vizendo, MRT/Jira, MES/MOS
Benefits For Engineering Technician, Pilot Vehicle Engineering
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid HSA Contribution
- Healthcare and Dependent Care 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
- Back-up childcare and parenting support
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
