Vehicle Technician, Prototype Development

The Prototype Vehicles Team is actively seeking an experienced automotive technician to join in our mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. In this role you will collaborate closely with our engineers to contribute to the construction, retrofitting, maintenance, and repair of both our present and future prototypes. This vital role supports development of our state-of-the-art vehicles. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving us forward on our journey towards a more sustainable future.


Responsibilities

• Work with engineering to retrofit and modify prototype vehicles to accept new hardware revisions
• Construct and support custom bucks and prototypes
• Minor fabrication to support test equipment installation and instrumentation
• Diagnose and repair failures with various subsystems
• Provide failure analysis and design concerns back to Engineering, Manufacturing, and Service
• Critically think and perform work without instruction, manuals
• General fleet maintenance and repair

Requirements

• 3+ years Automotive Technician repair, diagnostic and troubleshooting experience
• Technical certification from accredited automotive training institution preferred
• Must be equipped with own tools as well as have the with ability to operate and maintain various hand tools, power tools, shop equipment and shop tools
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends and travel offsite and work between locations within the California Bay Area
• Show attention to detail and accuracy, have the ability to work well under pressure, adapt to changing priorities/schedules, multi-task in a fast-paced team environment and meet tight deadlines
• Must possess a valid driver license and good driving record
• Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal

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

$26.84 - $71.94/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.