Engineering Technician, Vehicle Chassis Controls

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Ohio, East Liberty
Aug 19, 2025
What to Expect We are looking for a Vehicle Technician who will be responsible for preparing prototype and production level vehicles for chassis controls testing. This full time role requires the flexibility of traveling (30%) to various domestic and international destinations in summer and winter conditions. You will enable the testing of safety critical chassis controls software (Traction Control, Stability Control, Steering, ABS, etc.). What You'll Do Support prototype vehicle builds Maintain vehicles and update to latest specifications Provide vehicle support at remote proving grounds Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues Perform vehicle inspections Track prototype parts Coordinate vehicle and equipment logistics Communicate issues discovered clearly and directly Seasonal travel to proving grounds around the world (40%) What You'll Bring 3+ years Vehicle Technician experience Valid driver's license required Strong workmanship and attention to detail Able to work against high-level goals without day to day oversight Able to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment Fabrication skills, preferred Exposure to vehicle testing, preferred Knowledge of CAN architecture, preferred 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: Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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 Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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