Commercial Vehicle Powertrain Test Driver

• Operate pre-production Class 8 vehicles on public roads, private tracks, and third-party facilities, following detailed test plans
• Support a range of Vehicle Engineering Tests, including Durability, Environmental, Strength, and Abusive testing
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Bedplate, Engineering Service, Vehicle Test, Tesla Service, Non-Destructive Test, Autopilot, and Design Teams
• Collect and maintain high-quality data, working alongside Autopilot Engineers, Thermal System Engineers, Engineering Fleet Managers, and other Test and Design Engineering stakeholders
• Manage a fleet of trucks and trailers to transport test vehicles and provide testing support
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety for testing and road operations, promptly reporting changes in vehicle performance or behavior to engineering teams and technicians. Maintain accurate records via manual logbooks or Electronic Logging Devices (ELD)
• Utilize computers and adapt to new tools and systems for vehicle communication and stakeholder coordination

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement, a clean driving record, and insurability with at least 2 years or 200,000 miles of incident-free driving
• Flexibility to work in extreme weather conditions, often in remote locations, with short notice, including weekends and holidays
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time to other Tesla facilities or remote testing locations to provide Test Operator support
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions to execute test cycles per defined procedures
• Capability to work independently in unfamiliar locations with minimal oversight
• Physical ability to repeatedly cycle vehicle components (e.g., doors, liftgates, steering, ingress/egress, switches) as outlined in test procedures for the duration of a shift
• Competence in operating test vehicles, charging equipment, basic hand tools, and test equipment, including data and information recording systems, with a keen interest in following technical instructions
• Proficiency in MS Office tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and other software programs, with strong computer skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and observational skills
• Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly and up to 100 lbs. occasionally

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)
• 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

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.