What To Expect
We are looking for Engineering Technician to join a team working at a remote off-grid test site near the Nevada Gigafactory. In this role, you would continue growing the site infrastructure, build test equipment, and maintain the facility. In addition, the role would entail working alongside multiple Test Engineers supporting various programs. You would frequently setup, execute, and post examine destructive tests. As a result, you would help ensure that electric vehicles and energy storage systems are robust to high levels of abuse.
What You'll Do
Coordinate and execute complex destructive testing and gather data from a variety of sensors
Build test equipment, such as a car crusher, replica building with fire extinguishing, battery chargers and power cyclers, electrical and thermal data sensors and acquisition, and continuous video recording
Perform periodic maintenance on test equipment and data collection tools, ensure smooth operation when outside teams visit for tests
Recognize and propose further improvements to test site and equipment
Troubleshoot data acquisition systems and sensors
Collaborate with other teams on sample build, preparation, and instrumentation
Follow and edit standard operating procedures
What You'll Bring
Safety driven attitude
Mechanically inclined; able to work with basic hand tools
Ability to perform tests on complicated systems
Strong computer skills and ability to learn new software
Experience with energy storage systems is preferred
Prior experience in testing role is preferred
Experience with data acquisition systems is preferred
ME/EE experience; Able to use MCAD or ECAD software is preferred
Experience with CAN bus is preferred
Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: