Engineering Technician, Vehicle Cabin
Description For Engineering Technician, Vehicle Cabin
Tesla is seeking an Engineering Technician to join their Cabin Engineering Department in Fremont, California. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of automotive innovation, supporting design engineering activities from concept to end of life for vehicle cabin components.
The position involves working with various aspects of vehicle interior engineering, including seating structures, mechanisms, actuators, foam, wire harnesses, controllers, PCBs, sensors, and both soft & hard trim. The focus is on creating products that enhance spatial comfort while maintaining safety, ergonomics, and aesthetics for vehicle occupants.
As an Engineering Technician, you'll be responsible for coordinating developmental builds, assembling prototypes, preparing test samples, and supporting fabrication efforts both internally and with external partners. The role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
The ideal candidate should have an Associate's Degree or equivalent experience, with at least 2 years of relevant experience (or less with dedicated build project experience). Experience in automotive engineering, particularly with seating and interiors, is preferred but not mandatory. The ability to work with various materials and create hand sketches is essential.
Tesla offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay ($24.40 - $43.20/hour), medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase options, and various family-friendly benefits. The company culture promotes innovation, growth, and work-life balance while contributing to Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy.
This role provides an excellent opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and be part of a team that's reshaping the automotive industry. The position offers hands-on experience with Tesla's innovative vehicle designs and the chance to contribute to the development of next-generation electric vehicles.
Responsibilities For Engineering Technician, Vehicle Cabin
- Developmental build coordination
- Prototype assembly builds
- Test samples preparations
- Fabrication support with both Tesla internal and external parties
- Develop advanced work instructions for assembly process
- Serviceability Processes documentation
- Developmental hardware keeping
- Manage designated workspaces
- Logistics support
Requirements For Engineering Technician, Vehicle Cabin
- Associates Degree or equivalent experience
- 2 years of experience or less than 1 year with dedicated build project experience
- Hand-sketching skills
- Experience working with various materials (stampings, castings, injection mold, electrical etc.)
- Ability to manage difficult projects with tight timing constraints
- Automotive engineering with seating/interiors experience preferred
Benefits For Engineering Technician, Vehicle Cabin
- 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 Flexible Spending Accounts
- 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
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