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Logistics Coordinator, Vehicle Dynamics

Tesla Motors, Inc.
30.50 - 51.73 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Palo Alto
Jul 16, 2026
What to Expect
This role is thelogisticscoordinationfor moving prototype, engineering, and production vehicles and equipment. You'll haul them to events, test tracks, and off-site locations, keep trailers and gear ready, and support the workshop between runs. Expect a hands-on mix of CDL transport, load securement, forklift work, and shop support-with roughly 30-40% travel and a schedule that can include weekends and evenings around testing and program calendars.

What You'll Do
  • Coordinate and execute the transportation of race vehicles and equipment to and from events, test tracks, and off-site locations
  • Safely operate large transport vehicles and trailers carrying high-value race and engineering vehicles
  • Properly secure vehicles, equipment, and cargo for transport following strict load securement protocols
  • Plan and manage logistics schedules to ensure vehicles and equipment arrive on time and in full
  • Conduct pre and post-trip inspections of trailers, tow vehicles, and all associated equipment
  • Perform ongoing race trailer maintenance and preparation to ensure equipment is event-ready at all times
  • Operate forklifts to retrieve, move, and stage pallets and equipment throughout the facility
  • Support workshop operations including parts organization, vehicle preparation, and general facility upkeep
  • Assist technicians and engineers with vehicle builds, teardowns, and event preparation as needed
  • Travel to support race events, test sessions, and off-site programs as needed (approximately 20-30% of the time)

What You'll Bring
  • 3+ years of experience in logistics, vehicle transport, or a motorsport/racing environment
  • Valid CDL with a clean driving record and experience towing large enclosed or open trailers
  • Forklift certified with experience retrieving pallets, staging freight, and managing warehouse operations
  • Strong knowledge of load securement best practices and DOT compliance requirements
  • Experience transporting high-value or sensitive vehicles with care and precision
  • Ability to assist in a workshop setting and support technicians with general tasks
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tight timelines
  • A team-first attitude with the ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment
  • Excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to safety
  • Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and travel as required by the race and testing schedule

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

  • Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
  • Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
  • Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
  • Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
  • Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
  • Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
  • Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
  • Tesla Babies program
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee discounts and perks program
    Expected Compensation
    $30.50 - $51.73/hour + 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.

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