NPI Technician, Body In White, Megapack

The NPI Technician is primarily responsible for ensuring the successful launch of the newest Energy products and sub-components, turning new engineering design to mass production.

• Responsible for preparing materials and tools for performing NPI builds, trialing new materials and maintaining the various NPI core functions to a high standard
• Ability to execute efficiently against provided instructions, self-validate work for accuracy, check the quality of previous operations, and meet critical deadlines
• Must have the capacity to be able to document and verbally provide constructive feedback, define/iterate/document standard work, and suggest process improvements
• Ability to support field investigations, instrumented/non-Plan of Record builds, and unique projects in support of our cross-functional teams
• This role includes hands-on product build validation, collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure factory and line readiness as well as ensuring critical timelines are met through effective execution of key milestones
• Support Operations and Projects on the production line as necessary
• Associate's Degree in Electronic, Metallurgy, Welding or some technical certificate or equivalent experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment
• Must have a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail, while working in an environment that requires quick action
• Knowledge in Fanuc Robot, WTC Weld Controller, Lincoln power source - Power Wave (Desirable)
• Knowledge in Resistance Spot Welding (RSW), GMAW MIG, Destructive Test (DT), and Nondestructive Test (DT) (Desirable)
• Communicates test results, ideas, and problems to supervisor and engineers; able to be part of the solution
• Typically involves a variety of operations (including troubleshooting and rework) requiring a sufficient understanding of the functional operation of the items assembled as well as the finished product
• Skilled in troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems plus skilled with the use of a variety of hand and portable tools

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