Engineering Technician, Vehicle Closure Components
Description For Engineering Technician, Vehicle Closure Components
Tesla is seeking an entry-level Engineering Technician to join their Vehicle Closure Components team in Fremont, California. This hands-on role focuses on supporting accelerated product durability testing, where technicians will work directly with vehicle components like door latches, struts, trunk, and hood. The position offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge electric vehicle technology while developing technical skills through hands-on experience.
The role combines practical engineering work with collaborative problem-solving, requiring both technical expertise and strong communication skills. You'll be involved in various aspects of testing, from assembly and disassembly of components to building test fixtures and executing tests. The position offers significant learning opportunities through direct interaction with experienced engineers and technicians.
Tesla offers an impressive benefits package including comprehensive healthcare with zero payroll deductions, family support benefits, and financial incentives like 401(k) matching and stock purchase plans. The compensation range of $28.80 - $56.40/hour plus additional cash and stock awards makes this an attractive opportunity for those looking to start their career in the automotive industry.
The ideal candidate will bring a combination of technical aptitude and eagerness to learn, with experience in using measurement tools and fabrication equipment. This role provides an excellent foundation for a career in automotive engineering, offering exposure to both mechanical and electrical systems in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
Responsibilities For Engineering Technician, Vehicle Closure Components
- Execute tests: setup, perform inspections, conduct maintenance, and retrofits
- Document and report issues identified during tests or inspections
- Collaborate with Engineers to resolve mechanical & electrical issues
- Support Engineers in instrumentation and data acquisition
- Assist and learn from other Technicians and Engineers
- Assemble & wire test fixtures
Requirements For Engineering Technician, Vehicle Closure Components
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills
- Attention to details with strong organization skills
- Analytical problem-solving skills
- Basic experience with MS office tools
- Experience with measurement tools
- Experience with fabrication equipment
- Ability to troubleshoot mechanical systems
- Understanding of Ohms law, Kirchhoff's laws
- Ability to read wiring diagrams, and CAN communication
- Experience working with low voltage components
Benefits For Engineering Technician, Vehicle Closure Components
- 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
- LGBTQ+ care concierge services
- 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
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
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