Instrumentation & Calibration Technician
Company | Tesla |
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Location | Fremont, CA, USA |
Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | |
Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
Requirements
- Formal electronics training (AC/DC circuits, formulae, and components) or equivalent work experience
- Has a basic understanding of calibration standards such as calibration ratio and inaccuracy specifications, moving into linear vs. non-linear calibrations
- Experience with data acquisition systems like DTS, SOMAT, NI, DEWESOFT, etc.
- Ability to operate and maintain a wide variety of hand and power tools, shop tools, and shop equipment, for the servicing of automobiles
- Proficient with MS Office tools and Adobe products
- Experience with JIRA and Confluence or other project management software
- Demonstrated independent and self-motivated professional with the capability to handle several tasks with minimal supervision
- Installation, calibration, and set up of strain gages (bonus)
- Knowledge of automated calibration systems (electrical preferred)
- Flexibility to travel domestically (Up to 10%)
Responsibilities
- Perform in-house calibration of devices by comparing measurements of pressure, temperature, acceleration, or other environmental conditions to known standards
- Conduct calibration tests to determine the performance or reliability of mechanical, structural, or electro-mechanical equipment
- Maintain sensor library, sensor repair, and coordinate activities of all instrumentation and test equipment
- Operate and use diagnostic scan tools, scopes, meters, and other test equipment
- Set up a data acquisition program and validate the connectivity of all the sensors
- Design and create custom brackets and fixtures
- Keep records of maintenance, repair, and required updates of equipment
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
- Work with vendors and coordinate onsite/ external calibrations
Preferred Qualifications
- Installation, calibration, and set up of strain gages (bonus)