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About the role
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Sr. Incident Investigation Engineer, Automotive Log Data Analyst
| Job Category | Engineering & Information Technology | | Location | Fremont, California | | Req. ID | 272642 | | Job Type | Full-time |
What to Expect
Tesla is looking for an experienced Senior Incident Investigation and Support Engineer for the Field Quality, Data Analysis and Engineering team. This role will support the Incident Investigation, Safety and Regulatory & Legal teams. The individual will be dedicated to investigations of field incidents, which includes pulling, assessing and summarizing vehicle information from CAN (Controller Area Network) logs, EDR (Event Data Recorder) data and other telemetry sources to respond to regulatory information requests. In addition, the individual will provide input for incident investigators in the field and provide feedback regarding collision performance to Engineering teams.
What You’ll Do
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Assess field incidents for compliance with regulatory reporting
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Compile CAN log, EDR and other telemetry data for a given incident or incidents in order to meet information requests from regulatory authorities
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Provide input in discerning incident events, vehicle operation and driver inputs based on the compiled information as stated above
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Create data visualizations to communicate results of data assessments
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Provide training and development for incident investigators in the field on vehicle logging and understanding logged values
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Provide summary reports in conjunction with incident investigators for body, safety & restraints and AI team for development input and continuous vehicle improvement
What You’ll Bring
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Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or proof of exceptional skills in related fields, or equivalent experience
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At least 7 years of vehicle forensic analysis experience, including analysis of electronic vehicle data (CAN and EDR), incident investigation and accident reconstruction
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Demonstrated ability to manage databases and multiple data streams
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Strong analytical skills
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Ability to quickly learn new technologies and aptitude for understanding automotive vehicle systems
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A passion for Tesla’s mission and problem solving are a must
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills required
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Strong written communication skills required
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
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Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
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Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
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Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
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Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
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Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
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Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
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401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
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Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
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Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
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Employee Assistance Program
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Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
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Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
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Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
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Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
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Tesla Babies program
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Commuter benefits
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Employee discounts and perks program
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Expected Compensation
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$91,600 - $234,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
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.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
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