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Tesla Prototype Vehicle Technician New Programs Engineering United States, California 723459971
16.04.2025
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What You’ll Do What You’ll Bring
- Lead the build, final mechanical sign-off, maintenance, and storage of prototype vehicles, mules and bucks
- Lead diagnostics for electrical system within mechatronic systems
- Liaison with aero engineers, mechanical design engineers, electronics and fabrication leads to ensure successful project delivery to challenging timelines
- Lead instrumentation and data acquisition setup including bespoke harness manufacture
- Completion of checks and calibration ahead of asset use
- Organization of vehicle and test equipment logistics for offsite events
- Maintenance of tools and consumables supplies
- Proactive involvement in development methods and processes to deliver continuous improvement
- Enthusiasm for extensive travel to support prototype build and validation
- A proven record of delivering excellence as an automotive, race or custom builder or technician
- Experience in vehicle part installation, wheel/tire changes and suspension installation and setup
- Understanding of mechanical systems, including motors, bearings, hydraulics, bushings and actuators
- Good working knowledge of machine shop tools for fabrication of components
- Experience in full vehicle prototyping strongly preferred
- Experience with test controls and data acquisition preferred
- Basic CAD skills – ability to load and interrogate models and assemblies
- A proactive attitude and a willingness to learn new skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Automotive Technology degree, or the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability preferred
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