Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Vehicle Test Technician

Hardware Validation & TestingUpdated on Nov 12

Full-timeBerlin, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Completed German vocational training (Berufsausbildung) or recognized equivalent education in Vehicle Mechanic, Mechatronics, Industrial Mechanic, Agriculture, or Refrigeration Technology, or comparable technical and craftsmanship education.
Proficiency with CAN debugging and troubleshooting.
Strong computer skills and ability to learn new software.
Ability to perform repetitive, standardized work reliably and with attention to detail on complicated systems.
Hands-on skills with mechanical and electrical tools, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, 3D printers, machining equipment, and vehicle lifts.
Approximately 2 years of hands-on troubleshooting and repair experience.

Responsibilities

Perform and set up vehicle component tests independently using specialized equipment, fixtures, environmental test chambers, and data loggers according to standard operating procedures and internal standards.
Perform test preparation activities such as instrumentation and assembly.
Perform teardowns for root-cause analysis, document findings, report outcomes, and present and discuss outcomes with engineers.
Maintain high test throughput, efficiency, and data quality; maintain and troubleshoot test equipment.
Support commissioning of machines and systems, including functional testing and identifying and documenting deviations or errors in electrical plans.
Create and maintain procedures, standard operating procedures, standards, equipment, inspections, lab commissioning, facilities, maintenance, and staff training.
Work occasionally with hazardous materials using mandated personal protective equipment and set up and perform tests in person in lab environments.

Desired Qualifications

More than 3 years of experience in development and validation testing, such as DEKRA or TÜV.
Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic system diagnostics, including diagnostic tools and techniques.
Experience with 3D printing and mechanical fabrication methods.
3D design and computer-aided design skills, and creation of fundamental wiring and hydraulics diagrams.
Basic programming or scripting experience with Python.

Category	Engineering & Information Technology
Location	Berlin, BE
Requisition ID	266520
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<div class="MSWordContent"><p>Tesla’s Vehicle Component and Hardware Test team is looking for skilled and motivated (Mechanical) Vehicle Component Test Technicians to support development work across multiple validation projects. You support validation of chassis, structural testing and other vehicle components (e.g. thermal system, seats, exteriors, closures) during durability, performance and reliability validations. You will thus contribute to design and product validations. You will join at the inception of labs and teams and work with amazing colleagues to set up spaces and test equipment. You’ll have opportunity to contribute to test benches, to improve methodologies, and to expand your skillset while influencing design of next-generation vehicles through data-driven insights.</div>

Job Responsibilities

Perform and set up vehicle component tests independently using specialized equipment, fixtures, environmental test chambers and data loggers and according to SOPs and internal standards.
Perform test preparation activities (e.g. instrumentation, assembly).
Perform teardowns for root-cause analysis. Documenting findings and report outcomes. Present and discuss outcomes with engineers.
Maintain high test throughput/efficiency and data quality. Maintain and troubleshoot test equipment.
Support commissioning of machines and systems including functional testing and identification and documentation of deviations/errors in electrical plans.
Own organizational tasks & responsibilities like creation & maintenance of procedures, SOPs, standards, equipment, inspections, lab commissioning, facilities, maintenance and staff trainings.
Tasks require work occasionally with hazardous materials using mandated PPE and to set up and perform tests in person and in lab environments.

Job Requirements

Completed German vocational training (Berufsausbildung) or recognized equivalent education in Vehicle Mechanic, Mechatronics, Industrial Mechanic, Agriculture or Refrigeration Technology or comparable technical and craftsmanship education.
Vehicle service technicians and vehicle mechanics are encouraged to apply.
Proficient with CAN debugging and troubleshooting.
Strong computer skills and ability to learn new software.
Ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment with new technologies, equipment and processes.
Ability to perform repetitive and standardized work with high reliability and attention to detail on complicated systems is a “must have”.
Excellent hands-on skills with mechanical and electrical tools, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, 3D printers, machining equipment, vehicle lifts.
~2 years of hands-on experience with troubleshooting and repair work.

Additional Preferred Skills

>3 years of experience in development and validation testing (DEKRA / TUV / etc.) is a plus.
Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic system diagnostics, including use of diagnostic tools and techniques is a plus.
Experience with 3D printing, mechanical fabrication methods is a plus.
3D Design/CAD skills and creation of fundamental wiring and hydraulics diagrams is plus.
Basic programming/scripting experience (Python) a plus.

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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