Vehicle Technician, Prototype Development

The Prototype Engineering and Fabrication team is looking for experienced Automotive Technicians looking to advance their automotive career. You must be highly motivated and flexible to adapt to the fast-paced work environment at Tesla.



Responsibilities

• Retrofit and modify prototype vehicles to accept new hardware designs from Engineering
• Build custom prototypes and bucks vehicles
• Diagnose and repair failures found with prototypes
• Provide failure analysis and design concerns back to Engineering
• General fleet maintenance and repair

Requirements

• 3+ years' Automotive Tech repair, diagnostic, and troubleshooting experience
• Technical certification from accredited automotive training institution preferred
• Equipped with own tools, with ability to operate and maintain various hand and power tools
• Ability to operate and maintain shop tools and equipment
• Willing to work a flexible schedule
• Ability to travel and work between locations within the California Bay Area
• Work independently and/or collaboratively as part of a team
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced team environment and meet tight deadlines
• Show attention to detail and accuracy
• Have the ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing priorities/schedules
• Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal
• Outlook, Excel and MS Office

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.