Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Passive Safety Lab Engineering Technician

Mechanical EngineeringUpdated on Nov 11

Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An associate degree in engineering or automotive technology, or equivalent experience, is required.
Experience diagnosing, repairing, and replacing components on passenger vehicles is required.
Proficiency with hand and power tools, shop equipment, and basic fabrication is required.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and work in confined spaces inside test vehicles is required.
A valid driver's license and ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions are required.
Proficiency with computers for diagnostics, reporting, and Microsoft Office applications is required.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet deadlines is required.

Responsibilities

Prepare test vehicles to match required configurations according to written and oral procedures while maintaining quality and repeatability.
Install data acquisition equipment, including accelerometers, strain gauges, load cells, and other sensors.
Install and remove vehicle test fixtures, laboratory equipment, and ballast weights as specified in test requests.
Maintain the sensor library, perform sensor repairs, and coordinate calibration activities for all instrumentation.
Design and fabricate custom brackets, wire harnesses, and fixtures.
Set up and operate high-speed cameras, lighting, and lenses for test imaging requirements.
Maintain and repair test equipment and laboratory facilities to ensure operational readiness.

Category	Engineering & Information Technology
Location	AUSTIN, Texas
Requisition ID	286824
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<div class="MSWordContent"><p>The Austin Passive Safety Test Team executes, analyzes, and reports on vehicle tests for engineering development, regulatory certification, and consumer protection crash testing. This role supports the team by preparing test vehicles, installing instrumentation, maintaining equipment, and ensuring high-quality test setups in a collaborative laboratory environment.</div>

Job Responsibilities

Prepare test vehicles to match required configurations according to written and oral procedures while maintaining quality and repeatability
Install data acquisition equipment including accelerometers, strain gauges, load cells, and other sensors
Install and remove vehicle test fixtures, lab equipment, and ballast weights as specified in test requests
Maintain sensor library, perform sensor repairs, and coordinate calibration activities for all instrumentation
Design and fabricate custom brackets, wire harnesses, and fixtures
Set up and operate high-speed cameras, lighting, and lenses for test imaging requirements
Maintain and repair test equipment and laboratory facilities to ensure operational readiness

Job Requirements

Associate degree in engineering or automotive technology, or equivalent experience
Experience diagnosing, repairing, and replacing components on passenger vehicles
Proficiency with hand and power tools, shop equipment, and basic fabrication skills
Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in confined spaces inside test vehicles
Valid driver’s license and ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
Proficiency with computers for diagnostics, reporting, and use of Microsoft Office applications
Ability to manage multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet deadlines

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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