Engineering Technician, Passive Safety, Airbag Deployment Lab

We're seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Passive Safety Engineering Technician to join our team at Tesla's Airbag Deployment Lab. As a member of our Passive Safety Test team, you will play a critical role in supporting system and component level airbag deployment testing, focusing on vehicle development, regulatory certification, and consumer protection test ratings

Responsibilities

• Configure and set up vehicles, vehicle bodies, and components for airbag deployment testing
• Operate measurement equipment, high-speed cameras, lights, and deployment systems for testing
• Position and utilize anthropomorphic test devices (ATDs, or crash test dummies) as needed
• Accurately record setup details, measurements, test results, and any incidents that occur during testing
• Fabricate, modify, and build test setups
• Identify, label, and store pre- and post-test samples
• Maintain test equipment and support repair and improvement projects
• Ensure a safe working environment for all employees

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in automotive safety and/or airbag testing (preferred)
• Experience with data acquisition systems and instrumentation, especially DTS (Diversified Technical Systems) (preferred)
• Familiarity with automotive safety testing regulations and procedures, including FMVSS, ECE, US NCAP, EuroNCAP, IIHS, CIASI, and CNCAP (preferred)
• Photography experience (preferred)
• Metal fabrication experience (mill, lathe, welding, saws, etc.) (preferred)
• Ability to read and interpret test regulations and specifications
• Ability to operate a forklift and lift 50 lbs
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized laboratory work environment and adhere to 5S standards

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)
• 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


Expected Compensation

$24.40 - $56.40/hour, depending on level + 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.