Range Test Technician

5 Months ago • All levels • Quality Assurance

Job Summary

Job Description

Tesla seeks a highly motivated Range Test Technician in Tilburg, Netherlands to accelerate vehicle homologation testing, focusing on energy consumption and range tests on dynamometers. Responsibilities include preparing vehicles for testing (part changes, diagnostics, instrumentation), diagnosing issues during testing (on-site and off-site), designing and building test equipment, collaborating with internal/external labs, and documenting results. The role requires strong organizational skills, project management in a fast-paced environment, and up to 30% travel domestically and internationally. Experience as an engineering, service, or manufacturing technician with automotive knowledge and in-depth Tesla vehicle systems understanding is crucial. Fabrication skills and vehicle testing experience are preferred.

Must have:

Engineering/Service/Manufacturing technician experience
Tesla vehicle systems knowledge (operation & diagnostics)
Excellent attention to detail & documentation skills
Fluent English (written & spoken)
Ability to manage projects in a fast-paced environment

Good to have:

Fabrication skills
Vehicle testing experience
Automotive degree

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Job Details

What to Expect

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to accelerate our vehicle-level homologation test activities, with focus on energy consumption and range tests on vehicle dynamometers. The Test Technician will help drive Tesla’s vehicle testing programs by applying previously acquired knowledge of Tesla vehicle systems and diagnostics to prepare, configure and diagnose vehicles in preparation for, and during, testing. The role requires someone highly organized and confident in their ability to manage projects along a very fluid schedule. This full-time role requires the flexibility of traveling (up to 30%) to various domestic and international destinations and to test vehicles on public roads and Proving Grounds as needed.

What You’ll Do

Prepare prototype and production vehicles for testing, including part changes, alignments, vehicle diagnostics and instrumentation installation
Diagnose issues that arise during testing by supporting both on & off-site test trips
Design and build new instrumentation or test equipment as needed.
Work with internal and external test labs and proving grounds during test activities
Work with engineers, program managers, fellow technicians and test operators to develop their skills and knowledge
Document results of testing and communicate issues found to the test owners

What You’ll Bring

Experience as an Engineering, Service or Manufacturing technician
Hands-on technical experience/automotive degree preferred
In-depth knowledge of Tesla vehicle systems - both in terms of operation and diagnostics
Excellent attention to detail, and prior experience documenting issues or builds is preferred
Fabrication skills and/or exposure to vehicle testing is preferred
Fluent written and spoken English
Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment