Range Test Technician (Night Shift)

What to Expect

You will run regulatory range and energy consumption testing on chassis dynamometers for Tesla vehicle programs. Results feed directly into EPA, CARB and international certification submissions, requiring precision and strict adherence to procedures. This is a permanent overnight role with limited on-site support, so candidates must be comfortable owning tests end to end and making independent decisions.3rd Shift: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM; Monday - Friday

What You'll Do

• Execute dynamometer range tests to regulatory procedures including MCT/SMCT+, road load derivations, UDDS, cold UDDS, SC03, WLTP, CLTC and constant speed highway range
• Run long overnight test sequences including soaks, recharges and multi-cycle depletion runs while tracking timing precisely
• Set up vehicles on the dyno including wheelbase, restraint systems, dyno mode, ride height, tire pressures and UI configuration
• Install and operate test instrumentation such as CAN loggers, power analyzers, LabVIEW data acquisition and environmental sensors
• Operate environmental chambers from -7 C to 35 C with humidity control and solar load setup
• Drive test traces manually or via drive robot while maintaining tight speed tolerances across extended cycles
• Upload test data, document issues and complete Jira handovers to ensure clean shift transitions

What You'll Bring

• Automotive technician experience or equivalent hands-on mechanical background
• Demonstrated ability to follow detailed written procedures precisely every time
• Sound independent judgment and ability to decide when to escalate issues
• Comfort with data acquisition hardware and basic troubleshooting of test equipment
• Valid driver license
• Willingness to obtain high voltage certification if not already held
• Genuine availability and reliability for permanent overnight hours
• Prior chassis dynamometer experience, ideally AVL or AIP
• CAN bus and data logging experience
• Tesla Start graduate

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

Expected Compensation

$24.40 - $65.40/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.