655 automotive jobs found in Palo Alto, CA

About Lucid At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our “Compromise Nothing™” approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience.  We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle,...

The Tesla Collision Repair Program is looking for an Automotive Painter to work on one of the most progressive vehicle brands in the world. This position will involve supporting the Collision Repair Program in all aspects. The Role High quality spray application of primers, sealers, basecoats, and clearcoats Spraying approximately 6 (Fully Prepped) RO's per day (2 Fasias, 1 - six panel jobs, 3 - Two to three panel jobs) in state-of-the-art downdraft spray booths Working closely with prep staff and other painters to meet work demands as a team Invisible basecoat color blending Application of 2 and 3 stage colors Produce sprayed finishes with little or no dirt and a consistent gloss and texture matching the OEM finish without the need to sand and buff Requirements 5+ years' experience refinishing cars in an automotive collision repair environment utilizing urethane based refinish systems Willingness to work overtime if required Must be...

Consider before submitting an application This position is expected to start around January 2027 and continue through the entire Spring term (ending approximately May 2027 or later, if available). We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site, for most internships. Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program. Recent graduates seeking employment after graduation and not returning to school should apply for full-time positions, not internships. International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year. Internship Program at Tesla The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize and develop emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they...

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. The Role Assess field incidents for compliance with regulatory reporting Compile CAN log, EDR and other telemetry data for a given incident or incidents in order to meet information requests from regulatory authorities Provide input in discerning incident events, vehicle operation and...

About Lucid At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our “Compromise Nothing™” approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience.  We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle,...

    Manager, Technical Training (Automotive Aftersales) Fremont, CA About Lucid At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our “Compromise Nothing™” approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience.   We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across our global offices...

This posting covers Santa Clara County. The location shown is the county; the work may be anywhere in it. Description Under supervision, to perform general administrative duties relating to dispatching County vehicles or to perform general utility work in a garage, repair shop, of service station and to assist higher level mechanics. *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *  *    IMPORTANT    *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *  NOTE: Candidates who meet the employment standards will be invited to take a practical exam TENTATIVELY  scheduled for Saturday, December 05, 2026. Qualifying candidates will be notified of the examination instructions.  Typical Tasks Inspects vehicles for service needs, and services with gas, oil, air, and water;   Completes preventative maintenance checklist for fluid levels, water...

This posting states its location as San Francisco County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county. Perform scheduled maintenance of all vehicles in fleet. Diagnose and perform minor repairs and adjustments on vehicles. Assemble, install, repair and/or remove special automotive equipment. Conduct comprehensive safety inspections of fleet. Change flat or damaged tires as needed. Schedule and deliver vehicles for necessary maintenance and approved complex repairs to authorized facilities. Ensure all vehicles are returned to service in a timely manner. Maintain records of vehicle repairs/maintenance in vehicle files and CHP fleet database. Examine all repair billings to ensure optimum cost/quality maintenance level is maintained. Requisition/Purchase automotive supplies to ensure adequate on-hand inventory commensurate with current and future fleet needs. Provide for timely sale of used materials (tires, rotors, batteries, etc.). Maintain supply of...

Qualifications Position Description & Qualifications: If you desire an opportunity to help the Navy and Marine Corps, then Serco has a great opportunity for you!: As our HM&E Fleet Introduction/Planned Maintenance Representative (PMR) in San Diego, CA you will provide technical, planning, and execution support for Amphibious Warship post-delivery, modernization, maintenance, and fleet introduction efforts and serve as the primary liaison between Program Office personnel, Ship's Force, Regional Maintenance Centers (RMCs), Planning Yards, SUPSHIP, installation activities, and engineering stakeholders to ensure Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) systems are properly maintained, modernized, tested, and transitioned to Fleet operations.: Serco supports LHA and LPD Class ships during Post Delivery Availabilities, Work Opportunity (WOO) periods, and Fleet Introduction activities.: Will consider candidates for the following locations: San Diego, CA...

Tesla's Battery Electronics team is hiring experienced Electrical Design Engineers to lead the design of high-voltage battery management PCBAs for our newest vehicles, including the Robotaxi and next-generation mass market platforms, Roadster, Semi, Cybertruck, as well as our established 3Y lineup, Optimus, residential and industrial energy storage solutions. We are seeking exceptional hands-on Engineers with strong electrical engineering fundamentals, who thrive in a fast-paced environment, relish tackling hard engineering challenges, and are passionate about playing a pivotal role in advancing Tesla's mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. In this role, they will lead end-to-end PCBA design, encompassing initial concept development, design requirements, schematics and layout, design validation, and scaling for mass production. Collaborating closely with Mechanical Design, Firmware Engineering, Test, and Manufacturing teams, you will optimize your...

The Workplace Team's mission is to create an exceptional onsite environment for our high performing teams that allows them to realize their true potential. This environment promotes speed of information exchange and the development of ideas. A sustainable environment that aligns with our environmental values and leadership. Our Infrastructure Workplace R&D team partners with a wide variety of groups with disparate needs. Whatever group we're partnering with, we constantly push ourselves to approach challenges from first principles. We're disruptors and innovators, doing things few people have ever dreamed about, and many would think impossible. This invigorates us. It drives us to provide truly outstanding solutions. Our team is aligned around three pillars - Design, Build and Operate. Together we are focused on optimizing the space we have, finding the best solutions to our immediate-term expansion needs, and devising and driving our long-term strategy. All of this is under...

Consider before submitting an application This position is expected to start around January 2027 and continue through the entire Spring term (ending approximately May 2027 or later, if available). We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site, for most internships. Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program. Recent graduates seeking employment after graduation and not returning to school should apply for full-time positions, not internships. International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year. Internship Program at Tesla The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize and develop emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they...

Consider before submitting an application This position is expected to start around January 2027 and continue through the entire Spring term (ending approximately May 2027 or later, if available). We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site, for most internships. Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program. Recent graduates seeking employment after graduation and not returning to school should apply for full-time positions, not internships. International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year. Internship Program at Tesla The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize and develop emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they...

The Staff Technical Program Manager, Camera Hardware is a senior technical program leader within the Autopilot and Electronic Systems Engineering organization. This role owns end-to-end strategy and execution for Camera Hardware and Camera Cleaning product development across vehicle programs and is expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy, technical judgment, and organizational influence. Beyond day-to-day program tracking, the Staff TPM sets the program architecture for how camera hardware is planned, validated, released, and launched; drives cross-functional decision-making at the system and vehicle level; and elevates team execution quality through process design, risk leadership, and executive-ready communication. This is a staff-level role for a leader who can define the plan of record, resolve ambiguity, and deliver complex electromechanical systems at Tesla scale. The Role Own end-to-end strategy and execution for Camera Hardware and Camera Cleaning...

Online reviews directly influence purchase decisions in our category, and in Tesla Direct territories, our digital reputation is our storefront. We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Reviews Manager to own reputation management entirely across Tesla Direct territory - proactively soliciting customer reviews, surfacing negative experiences for rapid resolution, and driving structured follow-up with new customers to build a strong online presence that helps us win where it matters most. This role sits at the intersection of customer experience and business performance. You will work cross-functionally with sales, service, and operations teams to ensure every customer interaction translates into a positive digital footprint, and you will deliver the insights leadership needs to continuously improve reputation health across Direct regions. The Role Design and execute proactive outreach campaigns to solicit reviews from satisfied customers across key platforms, including...

We are seeking an experienced Test Engineer to join our Manufacturing Test team, responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive test programs for electric vehicle high/low voltage distribution components and subsystems. The successful candidate will collaborate with a large cross-section of engineering teams, including Design, Development, and Manufacturing, to ensure the design and production of high-quality products. This is an individual contributor role with high internal visibility, requiring extensive work on developing full functional tests, root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions. The Role Design, develop, and implement test programs for electric vehicle high/low voltage distribution components and subsystems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and company specifications Work closely with cross-functional engineering teams, including Design, Development, and Manufacturing, to ensure seamless integration of test programs and...

Tesla's Power Electronics group is looking for a skilled and motivated electrical engineer to design and develop Power Electronics converter hardware intended to be used in Tesla powertrains and energy products. The Role Architect, design, build and industrialize power converter hardware for use in automotive and energy products applications Start to finish ownership of hardware - from specification to design, prototype, reliability validation and production Capture hardware requirements, build detailed circuit and switching models of power converters, select components, design schematics, PCB layout, build prototypes and validate hardware Collaborate with systems architecture, mechanical, PCB layout, manufacturing, reliability, and firmware engineering teams to successfully design, test, validate and manufacture power converters for Tesla products Architecture and modeling of new power electronics topologies that have superior performance Requirements...

The Tesla Vehicle Dynamics Controls team works on design and implementation of control algorithms and software that delivers the world-class vehicle dynamics attributes Tesla vehicles are known for. The control algorithms at Tesla are strongly physics oriented, so the role requires an individual that can apply first-principles analysis and advanced control techniques for the design and implementation of novel, industry-leading vehicle motion control systems (specifically, controlling brake, suspension, steering, aero, and powertrain systems). This role will also require working cross-functionally with various groups including Chassis Hardware, Vehicle Dynamics and Modeling, Firmware, Systems Integration, and Self Driving teams. Some well-known systems our team has developed and shipped include an industry-first Steer-by-Wire and Rear-Steer system on the Cybertruck, Track Mode and torque vectoring for the Plaid Model S, Tesla's in-house stability control (VDC), multi-motor traction...

The Drive Inverter team designs the power electronics that move Tesla's cars - quickly, efficiently, and reliably. Delivering hundreds of kilowatts of power from the battery to the motor, the drive inverter integrates high voltage power electronics, low voltage circuits, controls, functional safety, thermal management, and mechanical packaging. Electronic Design Engineers on the Drive Inverter team deliver component designs to ensure the system-level performance of the industry's highest production volume traction inverters. The Role End-to-end ownership of new inverter PCBA designs including specifications, architecture, schematic capture, PCB layout, board bring up, validation, and overseeing reliability and functional testing Collaboration with cross functional teams (mechanical, firmware, test, reliability etc.) to see products through high volume manufacturing Design and execute high voltage and high current validation of new inverter designs Debug complex...

As a member of the Vehicle Controls team, you will work closely with our Fleetnet Team on advancing the capability of Tesla's in-house fleet-management algorithms that will optimally manage day-to-day operations of our fleet of Robotaxis to maximize customer happiness and operational efficiency. You will apply a combination of strong skills in statistical analysis and operations research, to help develop state-of-the-art systems. You will work on problems including developing optimal matching and dispatching policies, and real-time fleet management logic for the Tesla Robotaxi experience. The Role Analyze large-scale data from our fleet to identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency of the Robotaxi fleet (pickup times, deadhead miles, etc.) Design and implement optimization algorithms to manage Robotaxi fleet operations Collaborate with Tesla Fleetnet Software Engineers to implement and deploy these algorithms at scale Design and implement test...