FAQs
What is the main responsibility of an IT infrastructure Engineer at Tesla?
The primary responsibility is to ensure minimal IT downtime for manufacturing and to interact with multiple teams to plan and manage equipment installation and support.
What qualifications are required for this IT infrastructure Engineer role?
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in desktop support or a system admin role, extensive knowledge in IP networking, and proficiency in both German and English are required.
Are there any specific technologies the IT infrastructure Engineer should be familiar with?
Yes, candidates should have extensive experience with L2/L3 network protocols, multi-vendor switching technologies, and exposure to Palo Alto and Juniper firewall products.
Is travel required for this position?
Yes, travel may be required depending on operational needs.
What is the work schedule like for this role?
This role may require occasional weekends, after hours, and participation in an on-call rotation.
What kind of team would the IT infrastructure Engineer work with at Tesla?
The engineer will work closely with staff network engineers, manufacturing controls engineers, production associates, and application teams.
Is it necessary to have programming/scripting skills for this job?
Yes, developing scripts to automate infrastructure deployment and collect metrics is part of the job requirements.
What is the expected level of technical documentation in this role?
The engineer is expected to author and maintain support documentation and document network knowledge base and operational runbooks.
What tools might the IT infrastructure Engineer use in their daily tasks?
Tools such as Wireshark, SNMP, NetFlow, and IPAM solutions, as well as load/stress testing tools may be utilized.
How does Tesla emphasize the importance of culture and employee engagement in this role?
Tesla values employees' passion, motivation, and engagement and encourages representing IT with pride, support, enthusiasm, and kindness.