What To Expect
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.

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 will work alongside accomplished, world-renowned engineers on the most exciting automotive programs in existence today.

Engineering Technicians within the Drive Systems Engineering Prototype teamwork 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.

What You'll Do

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

What You'll Bring

Demonstrate mechanical aptitude. Ability to take things apart and get 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

Machine Shop Experience: Proficient with basic shop tools and machines (manual mill, engine lathe, drill press, bandsaw, belt sanders, hand tools etc.)

Equivalent trade school or college courses pertaining to CNC and milling operations

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

An interest in electric motors and gear train

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:

Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)

Employee Assistance Program

Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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

Expected Compensation

$24.40 - $50.40/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.