Job description

The Role

Tesla Motors is committed to hiring and developing the top people in any given discipline. Our world-class engineering teams operate with a non-conventional automotive product development philosophy of high inter-disciplinary collaboration, flat organizational structure and technical contribution at all levels. You will be expected to challenge and to be challenged, to create, to innovate. These jobs are not for everyone.

You must have a genuine passion for working on the best electric vehicles in the world. You must want to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial company. We are building real products. This must excite you. You must be a builder. You’ll work alongside accomplished, world-renowned engineers on perhaps the most exciting automotive programs in existence today.

Engineering Technicians within the Drive Systems Engineering Prototype team work side by side with engineers to support the development of high speed rotating machines. Projects are open ended and often with limited up front guidance. Must be a self-starter and able to figure out how to do things.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and debug prototype drive unit assemblies.
• Make and modify parts as necessary to support test rigs and prototypes.
• Test prototypes. Assess and document test results

Requirements

• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude. Ability to take things apart and getting them back together without instructions
• Detail oriented personality with solid documentation and reporting skills including Microsoft office and computer software literacy.
• Metal working and other general fabrication skills including: Knowledge of hand and power tools, pneumatic equipment included Machine shop items: Band saws, grinders, mill and lathe operation a plus.
• Knowledge of electrical hazards. Including precautionary measures around High Voltage equipment and spinning machinery.
• Ability to use basic electrical tools: Digital Multi-meter, Meg-Ohm tester Thermal couple Meters.
• Basic wiring knowledge, ability to connect sensors, power supplies, and Data Acquisition to test platforms.
• Interest in electric motors and gear trains.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34.40 - $51.59 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Palo Alto, CA 94304: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: In person

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