Passive Safety Engineering Technician, Airbag Deployment

Description

Join Tesla’s passive safety test team to advance vehicle safety through airbag deployment testing. This role supports vehicle development, regulatory certification, and consumer safety ratings by executing tests, managing data acquisition, and maintaining precision across test preparation, execution, and post-analysis.

Responsibilities

• Configure vehicles, components, and crash test dummies for airbag deployment tests
• Operate measurement systems including DTS data acquisition and high-speed cameras
• Record test parameters, results, and incidents with meticulous detail
• Maintain a safe, organized lab environment adhering to 5S standards
• Modify test setups using fabrication tools including mill, lathe, and welding
• Repair and calibrate lab equipment

Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and operate forklifts
• Proficiency with hand tools, shop equipment, and Microsoft Office suite
• Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret test regulations
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• 1+ years of experience in automotive safety testing
• Background in data acquisition or automotive instrumentation
• Metal fabrication skills or photography experience

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

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.