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The Passive Safety Crash & Sled Test team is responsible for executing, analyzing, and reporting on crash and Sled Tests within required program timelines, primarily focusing on vehicle development, regulatory certification, and consumer protection crash testing. Team consists of Test Engineers and Engineering Technicians, specializing in Vehicle & Mechanical, Instrumentation & ATD (Anthropomorphic Test Devices, or crash test dummies), and Imaging.
- This position will work to prepare sled bucks and test samples for Sled Testing, execute testing, teardown of tests, & analyzing results from the testing
- Retrofit and rebuild test samples as required
- Complete seat and test dummy positioning procedures using a Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM)
- Use sensors, operate data acquisition systems, and set up still and high-speed cameras to record required test data
- Thoroughly document test setup details and test incidents
- Install and remove Sled Test fixtures, lab equipment, and ballast weights, as required
- Fabricate Sled Test fixtures as required
- Diagnose test equipment malfunctions and repairs by applying knowledge of shop mechanics using gauges, meters, hand tools, and power tools
- Order parts and equipment as required
- Maintain organized laboratory at all times
What You’ll Bring
- Wide variety of experience diagnosing, repairing, and replacing components on passenger vehicles. Tesla vehicle experience preferred
- Experienced in operating a wide variety of tools and shop equipment, for servicing vehicles and lab equipment.
- Fabrication and/or machine shop skills preferred
- Ability to use computers effectively for diagnosis, communication, reporting (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Tesla-specific diagnostics tools)
- Ability to communicate effectively and follow oral and written instructions
- A go-getter attitude and the desire to do things right
- Ability to maintain an organized and clean laboratory work environment. Adhere to and enforce 5S standards across the team
- Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 5% travel)
- Must have valid driver’s license
- Must be able to work assigned hours as required to meet testing needs. May include overtime and weekends
Compensation and 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)
- 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
$24.40 - $65.40/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.
