Manufacturing Automation Development Engineering Technician

The Manufacturing Automation Development Engineering team is looking for an Engineering Technician to build, troubleshoot and improve custom automation projects at Tesla manufacturing facilities. In this role you will work closely with engineering teams to reduce cost, increase capacity and deliver quality manufacturing equipment. This role is based at Tesla's manufacturing facility in New York. You will work with senior technicians, grow your technical skills and help land automation projects. You will keep development spaces organized, well-stocked and tooled for the job. You will take pride in hands-on work, craftsmanship, organizational skills and attention to detail. You will learn on the job, provide guidance to junior peers and operate efficiently with minimal guidance.

• Assemble electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic manufacturing equipment
• Assemble prototype equipment for engineering research and development
• Rig, locate, align and level equipment according to engineering layouts
• Execute technician tasks independently after initial instruction, including at other Tesla sites
• Collaborate with other technician teams, provide instruction and verify craftsmanship
• Work with cross-functional engineering teams to escalate issues and suggest solutions
• Experience assembling equipment from mechanical engineering drawings
• Proficiency reading electrical schematics and wiring electrical control panels
• Experience installing, wiring and plumbing common manufacturing devices
• Working knowledge of DC/AC electrical systems
• Hands-on machining experience including mills, lathes, saws, grinders, etc.
• Experience rigging, operating forklifts, operating scissor lifts and using pallet jacks
• Ability to work under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills with meticulous attention to detail

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

• Engineering Tech I - $21.96 - $32.94/hour

• Engineering Tech II - $25.92 - $38.88/hour

• Engineering Tech III - $30.24 - $45.36/hour

• Engineering Tech IV - $33.84 - $50.76/hour

• Engineering Tech V - $39.24 - $58.86/hour

• cash and stock awards + benefits for all levels

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.