Engineering Technician, Vehicle Dynamics

Tesla
California
What To Expect
The Vehicle Dynamics Team is responsible for leading all aspects of the driving experience related to vehicle dynamics on all current and future Tesla vehicle products. Responsibilities of the Technician is to prepare the team’s fleet of vehicles that support objective measurement and hardware/software tuning. In addition, support cross-functional partners such as NVH, Modelling, Chassis, and Thermal with vehicle level support, development projects, and testing.

This position will work as a member of Tesla’s Vehicle Dynamics team to support full vehicle and sub-system tests that spans across in-house development locally and at external proving grounds and test tracks globally. The role requires providing industry leading vehicle support to support delivering best in class ride, steering, handling, and braking attributes.

What You'll Do

Lead vehicle preparation, component upgrades, and maintenance of vehicle dynamics fleet including vehicle firmware deployment and troubleshootingPerform and streamline vehicle component changes (tires, springs, stabilizer bars, dampers, bushings, drive units, etc.) during tuning sessionsInstall data acquisition equipment to include sensors (i.e. accelerometers, gyros, thermocouples, strain gauges, load cells, pressure transducers, torque sensors, displacement sensors, CAN bus traffic, GPS, etc.) for the purposes of objective measurementDrive vehicles according to engineering fleet guidelines in order to conduct data collection or error state troubleshootingTravel and/or transport vehicles to facilities around the country and internationally, including test centers, proving grounds, winter tests, press events, and test tracksCreate and follow daily work plans to achieve test plan goals on schedule with the ability to adjust to change frequently to successfully accomplish job dutiesUse strong communication skills to stay highly organized and keep a clean work environment

What You'll Bring

Automotive technician degree or equivalent work experienceAbility to operate and maintain a wide variety of hand and power tools, shop tools, diagnostic scan tools, and shop equipment for the servicing of automobiles including wheel mounting/balancing and vehicle wheel alignmentExperience with high-performance or luxury vehicles, electric vehicles and motorsports experience preferredExperience with software collaboration tools such as cloud based software, Atlassian, or Dealer Management SystemsExperience with MoTeC data acquisition systems and MoTeC i2 preferredAbility to travel domestically and internationally (20-30%)Valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Driving Certifications such as TRC Level 2 or equivalent preferredCandidate will be required to provide their own tools

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.
Posted 2026-01-21

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