As an Engineering Technician at Tesla, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing assembly processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety in our fast-paced Battery shop. You will collaborate closely with engineers and production teams to troubleshoot issues, implement improvements, and ensure seamless operations.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem-solver with a passion for innovation and sustainability. You thrive in dynamic environments, possess meticulous attention to detail, and excel at translating engineering concepts into actionable solutions. A proactive mindset, adaptability to evolving priorities, and a commitment to Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy are essential.
- Develop, document, improve, and train to Manufacturing Instructions for all Powertrain processes (Joining, Welding, Assembly, Testing, Equipment). This requires intimate, hands-on knowledge of the processes and the ability to clearly communicate detailed, critical information
- Support engineering activities such as designing, validating, and refining Powertrain processes (Joining, Welding, Assembly, Testing, Equipment) to improve throughput and reduce waste
- Collaborate with all cross-functional teams including groups such as production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams, to sustain and improve on key process metrics
- Diagnose and resolve equipment, tooling, process, and workflow issues to minimize downtime
- Collect and analyze production data (e.g., first-pass yield, cycle times, scrap, aging) to identify trends and recommend corrective actions
- Lead or support Kaizen events, root cause analyses, and Lean initiatives to eliminate bottlenecks and improve line efficiency
- Design, manage, deploy and repair of process tooling and parts
- 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, automotive, or a related industry
- Experience with data analysis and use of tools such as Excel, SQL, Minitab, Tableau, SPC
- Advanced computer proficiency with the ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new software applications across diverse platforms such as Ignition, Python, and MES (FX)
- Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, CAD models, and GD&T
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or 5S methodologies
Essential Physical Demands
- Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day
- Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day, including over varied and uneven terrain
- Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs
- Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install parts
- Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours a day
- Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures
- Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing
- Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump cap and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines
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