Engineering Technician, Megafactory

As a Tesla Engineering Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the operational functionality of a wide array of manufacturing equipment. You will be part of a fast-paced, exciting environment where your passion for advancing energy sustainability and tackling complex challenges will be essential. A commitment to teamwork, excellence, and a positive attitude towards hard work is required. You will apply your technical skills to design, fabricate, install, maintain and repair mechanical and electrical systems, factory automation and robotics. You will work with the highest caliber Process and Equipment Engineering teams to improve equipment reliability, process effectiveness, and minimize or eliminate downtime. You will directly work with engineers to accelerate safety, quality and rate of multiple production lines. This is a physically demanding job - working in tight spaces, requiring walking, and standing at times, as well as, bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing ladders and lying on the ground, depending on project tasks. In addition, the Technician may wear a fall protection harness while working from heights or from a suspended position. Engineering Technicians will lift up to 50 lbs. and utilize other hand tools, power tools and automated machinery as needed.

• Weld and join metal components (Steel, Aluminum, and Stainless Steel) using MIG, TIG, and ARC welding techniques
• Cut, bend, and form metal parts using fabrication equipment such as vertical/horizontal bandsaws, lathes, drill presses, and grinders; ability to operate 3D printing machinery, handle logs, and packaging for internal customers
• Operate manual and CNC hydraulic vertical press brakes with associated dies and punches
• Utilize 3D CAD/CAM software (preferably Catia V5/6, SolidWorks, Fusion360, and MasterCam)
• Interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics for fabrication projects
• Perform repairs and installations on more than one of these types of equipment: Electrical systems ranging from 24 VDC to 480 VAC 3 phase, Mechanical Systems, Conveyor Systems, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, PLC and Networks, Robotics, order parts, supplies, and equipment from catalogues and suppliers, or obtain them from storerooms
• Proficient with pneumatics-solenoid valves, actuator and control operations and can read schematics as well as, proficient with basic hydraulic system operations as well as ability to analyze problems and error conditions, identify root causes, and implement viable long-term solutions
• Professional Certification, Degree in Electronics Technology, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Technology or equivalent experience
• Experience with HV battery system manufacturing
• Experience with Lathe, Milling, CNC, Press Brake, GD&T, Assembly, Testing, Release
• Experience with operation and repair of pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• 3D CAD skills (SolidWorks / Catia V5 preferred)
• Experience with common MS office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to operate and maintain a wide variety of hand and power tools, shop tools, and lab equipment, and ability to lift 50 lbs.

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

$27.45 - $40.36/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.