The 21st century has been deeply marked by the Covid-19 pandemic, a retrovirus that has managed to evoke ancient fears, to the point of reminding us of the plague that devastated Europe and Asia in the 14th century. The coronavirus pandemic gave rise to numerous conspiracy theories about the use of vaccines and to a change in the world of work that is still being debated but seems to have become established: teleworking.
Teleworking was the way for companies to stay in business while avoiding contagion, and in many cases it proved to be a win-win situation for both companies and employees, so it spread rapidly.
Although much of the struggle for large companies after the coronavirus was to get people back into the office and working face to face, some of these same companies are beginning to understand the opportunity to take advantage of the workforce wherever they are in the world. As long as there is a good internet connection. Among these companies is the car company that has led the electric car market – Tesla.
Elon Musk offers salaries ranging from $79,000 to $270,000
If you’re an engineer, chances are a job with a dream salary is knocking on your door or signalling from your computer screen. Tesla, Elon Musk’s powerhouse company, is looking for professionals in this class to work from home, offering salaries ranging from $79,200 to $270,000.
To apply, you must be a senior engineer with at least 5 years’ experience in installing and maintaining solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, energy storage and other large-scale energy systems.
The work will consist of remotely supervising the commissioning and monitoring of various tests of different equipment, so the candidate must have experience in handling equipment such as relays, meters and Ethernet switches. You will also need experience of testing transformers and plant batteries, a working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems, and familiarity with SCADA protocols such as GOOSE, Modbus and DNP3.
In addition to high salaries, those who enter this position could receive bonuses and company shares depending on their performance. In this sense, although this is a remote role, the person must be able to travel if required by the project at any stage of its development.
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If we are interested or if we meet the requirements for the position, we just have to enter the official Tesla employment site, where we can also explore other vacancies. For example, they are also looking for people to train humanoids with artificial intelligence (it looks like one of those jobs we would be offered in a science fiction novel, but it is real), with salaries starting at $6,500.
There is still debate as to whether it is better for companies to have their employees in a physical office every day, or whether it is better for them to work from home. All in all, the truth is that this is a modality that seems to be here to stay. For many workers, it is advantageous because it reduces or eliminates the costs of transport, eating out and even clothing: they can rest more and spend more time with their families.
For companies, it can also be advantageous because it reduces infrastructure and logistics costs (such as furniture and office supplies), reduces friction and labour disputes, and gives them access to any professional they need anywhere in the world, as Elon Musk’s company is doing with this job offer.