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Engineering Technician, Pilot Vehicle Engineering

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
Feb 10, 2026
What to Expect As a Pilot Engineering Technician, you will be supporting design, sourcing, installation and commissioning of Low Volume production equipment with deliverables tied to the High Volume lines. The role will transition to high volume installations and commissioning as the Tesla products mature through build phases. Responsibilities include but are not limited to identifying and mitigating risk during design phases, facilitating timelines and stop gaps during installation phases and communicating with Design, Manufacturing and Process Engineering teams as well as other cross functional teams during initial assemblies and through low volume production to support equipment and product iterations for a successful High volume launch. What You'll Do Subject matter expert of equipment used in their area, supporting improvements and escalations related to yield, quality, downtime, and safety Work with equipment vendors to establish Tesla standards and requirements for manufacturing technologies Drive T/M accountability in best-safety practices; Process Ergo, Mech. assist checks, take action to address unsafe operating conditions. Ability to follow through on assignments in diverse and or remote locations with high direction or self reliance PLC programming and troubleshooting using several different programming styles, including ladder logic and structured text Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic and fluid plumbing Support all aspects of Pilot line operations, including:(1)Product assembly and in-process quality control (e.g., measurements, documentation).(2)Troubleshooting andoptimizing production equipment/processes tomaintainhigh-quality standards.(3)Timely failure analysis and root cause identification to resolve assembly defects and ensure defect-free production Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams to ensuretimelytask completion What You'll Bring 3+ years of hands-on mechanical and electrical experience. Experience with SolidWorks or other 3D CAD software Understanding of automation systems, mechanical engineering, robotics, PLCs, data collection systems Experience with drilling, tapping, and utilizing basic shop tools Able to maintain organization and focus in a highly dynamic environment Excellent communicator, both in presentations and written reports Ability to work self-sufficiently and utlize strong prioritization skills Highly motivated, willing to learn on the job Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and troubleshooting skills Experience working in a fast paced and dynamic environment and able to manage multiple priorities Compensation and Benefits 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