Lead ADAS Test OperatorJob Category Engineering & Information Technology
Location Clarkston, Michigan
Req. ID 207214
Job Type Full-time
Tesla participates in the E-Verify Program
What to Expect
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to accelerate our vehicle-level testing by supporting and coordinating local operations, assisting with troubleshooting and incident reporting as needed. This is an individual contributor role; you are still expected to perform testing regularly. Day, Night and graveyard shift positions available.
This role requires the flexibility of traveling to domestic or international destinations as necessary.
What You'll Do
- Drive local training efforts to continuously
- Support the data collection effort to improve vehicle performance
- Provide real-time on-site support, proactively resolving any roadblocks to ensure smooth operations
- Provide training to local staff on step changes between software iterations
- Lead real-world testing according to test specifications, as well as providing ad-hoc support for business-critical tasks and other team needs
- Analyze test data, triage software issues and abnormal vehicle behaviors using Tesla in-house designed proprietary software tools
- Communicate with developers and test engineers, be on-call for questions/comments if necessary
Maintain and document fleet conditions, coordinate repairs/retrofits as necessaryWhat You'll Bring
Minimum 4 years of licensed driving experiences
- Clean driving record and safe driving habits
- Excellent attention to detail and critical thinking skills
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Strong computer skills, in particular a working knowledge and familiarity with MacOS, Linux, and Windows, as well as strong MS Office skills
- Command Line Interface experience required
- Fundamental understanding of ADAS and their sensors
- Strong knowledge of electric vehicle systems and how they work, as well as strong troubleshooting skills preferred
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment
- Project management and/or fleet operations experiences 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)
LGBTQ+ care concierge services
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
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