Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Drive Systems Engineering Technician

Mechanical EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePalo Alto, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and the ability to take things apart and reassemble them without instructions.
Be detail-oriented and have solid documentation and reporting skills, including Microsoft Office and general computer literacy.
Have metalworking and general fabrication skills, including knowledge of hand tools, power tools, and pneumatic equipment.
Have machine shop experience and proficiency with basic shop tools and machines, including a manual mill, engine lathe, drill press, bandsaw, belt sanders, and hand tools.
Have equivalent trade school or college coursework pertaining to CNC and milling operations.
Understand electrical hazards and precautions around high-voltage equipment and spinning machinery.
Be able to use basic electrical tools, including a digital multimeter, megohm tester, and thermocouple meters.
Have basic wiring knowledge and the ability to connect sensors, power supplies, and data acquisition equipment to test platforms.
Have an interest in electric motors and gear trains.

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.

Category	Engineering & Information Technology
Location	Palo Alto, California
Requisition ID	283646
Type	Full-time

Job Description

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 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.

Job 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

Job Requirements

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

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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