Engineering Technician, Abuse Test & Engineering - Tesla Motors

[ad_1] 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. ResponsibilitiesCoordinate and execute complex destructive testing and gather data from a variety of sensorsBuild 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 recordingPerform periodic maintenance on test equipment and data collection tools, ensure smooth operation when outside teams visit for testsRecognize and propose further improvements to test site and equipmentTroubleshoot data acquisition systems and sensorsCollaborate with other teams on sample build, preparation, and instrumentationFollow and edit standard operating proceduresRequirements Safety driven attitudeMechanically inclined; able to work with basic hand toolsAbility to perform tests on complicated systemsStrong computer skills and ability to learn new softwareExperience 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 Compensation and Benefits BenefitsAlong 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) 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 Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity. [ad_2] Apply to this job