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Tire Test Engineering Technician

Tesla Motors, Inc.
24.40 - 65.40 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Palo Alto
Sep 17, 2026
What to Expect You will serve as part of the Attributes Engineering team, executing objective tire testing. Responsibilities including ensuring vehicle test readiness, organizing and mounting submission tires, and executing on objective Ride, NVH, Steering, Handling and Braking tests with high attention to data quality. Expected travel is ~15%. What You'll Do Inventory, sort, label and manage submission and reference tires/wheels Performtireandwheelchanges,includingliftingandmountingassembliesupto75lbs. usingapprovedequipment,mechanicalaids,andproperergonomictechniquesinaccordancewithsafetyprotocols Safely operate 2-post vehicle lifts in accordance with manufacturer and company operating guidelines Instrument sensors on test vehicles in preparation for Ride/NVH, Handling and Braking testing with utmost quality Execute objective testing procedures with data acquisition systems (e.g. Dewesoft or Siemens LMS/Scadas or similar), ensuring high quality data collection Data handling with basic checks using provided software tools and data upload Support the maintenance and inventory of instrumentation Support vehicle transports, pickup, shipping and other related logistics What You'll Bring 3+ years of experience in automotive testing and/or tire testing on a proving grounds Responsible operation of test vehicles or prototype mules Experience in instrumented Ride and NVH vehicle testing is preferable with Dewesoft or similar data acquisition systems is preferable Experience with instrumented handling testing is preferable Experience with vehicle dynamics and tire testing is preferable Driver training such as TRC Level 2 or above is a plus Ability to mount / balance / road force tires is a plus 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.