Engineering Technician, Factory Firmware – AUSTIN, Texas

Tesla

  • Full Time

What to Expect
This individual wears multiple hats to support engineering integration and manufacturing operations, including quality, rate, and change control. They excel in a cross-functional environment where they investigate vehicle test failures, conduct data-driven root cause analyses, and collaborate with their team to implement continuous improvements. They also play a crucial role in supporting firmware trials, overseeing changes to vehicle self-tests, new factory firmware releases, and overall change control related to the vehicle’s software. Additionally, they provide valuable assistance to other teams and team members in vehicle diagnostics, debugging, and component replacement support. This individual effectively manages their workload with a positive attitude, possesses strong multitasking skills, and is a team player in a collaborative work environment. 
 
What You’ll Do

Investigate and implement countermeasures to improve line processes and first pass yield of testing 
Support escalations, diagnose and resolve firmware and testing issues (throughout the value stream including end-of-line repair) 
Documenting basic troubleshooting steps and training how to fix first level issues at module firmware download stations; this may include updating the stations with the latest firmware releases 
Work with firmware engineers to initiate trials & document any firmware release and self-test configurations 
Must be flexible to support both day, swing and alternative work schedules (weekends and holiday may be required) 
Manage troubleshooting and repairs exactly to instructed processes 
Manage small projects involving multiple departments and/or outside contractors 
Manage workload with a positive attitude and proactively help co-workers 

What You’ll Bring
Ability to manage workload while contributing to a positive, team-oriented work environment 
Ability to communicate clear information and pass downs or directions to the team, internal or external 
Detail oriented with strong record-keeping, multitasking and organizational skills 
3+ years of experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment or equivalent experience 
Associate Degree in Electronics, technical certificate from a trade school, or equivalent experience highly preferred 
Experienced with a variety of hand, electrical, and portable tools 
Skilled at troubleshooting and diagnosing low/high voltage automotive electrical systems and interpreting schematics highly preferred 
Experience with CAN diagnostic tools such as PCAN Explorer and Vector CANape preferred  
Proficient with Microsoft Office, Bash, and Linux file systems 
Experience with software developmental tools such as Python, Git, Splunk and other virtual tools preferred

AUSTIN, Texas

Full time

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