Process Technician, Power Electronics, Powertrain (Night Shift)

The Process Technician performs process-sustaining tasks for the manufacturing line involving a variety of mechanical and chemical processes. These tasks include:

• Responding to out-of-control processes
• Working on yield improvement projects
• Handling special case non-conforming materials from the manufacturing line
• Qualifying new equipment and processes introduced into the manufacturing line

Additionally, the technician conducts supporting activities for engineering and manufacturing such as:

• 5S and Lean manufacturing initiatives
• Yield improvement
• Scrap reduction
• Production line configuration
• Implementation of safety procedures

Support Engineering and Manufacturing by:

• Improving and updating manufacturing instructions

• Including rework procedures

• Maintaining current qualification schedules

• Train associates on new or revised manufacturing instructions

• Provide daily coverage of production line processes to ensure smooth operations with a rapid response to out-of-control processes for cost minimization and productivity maximization

• Investigate and implement countermeasures to improve process Cpk and product yield

• Execute experiments and analyze data including DOE and GR&R under the direction of process engineers

• Lead special case disposition of non-conformance materials from the production line, escalating issues to the production engineering team as needed

Support Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives

Responsible for parts and tools inventory

Requirements:

• Associates Degree, Technical Certificate, or equivalent experience
• Strong proficiency in common workplace software (MS Word, Excel, Visio, Access, etc.)
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Proven ability to draw accurate conclusions from test data, malfunctions, or deviations and assist with corrections to the existing process
• Skilled with the use of a variety of hand and portable tools
• Ability to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings and electrical schematics
• Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal

Essential Physical Demands:

• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day
• Ability to perform repetitious duties including stairs and standing for long periods of time over varied and uneven terrain
• Frequently and repetitively lift, push, and carry up to 30 lbs. and climb a 10 step and back down
• Frequently and repetitively bend, lift, reach, stoop, lay, squat, kneel, crouch, twist, and crawl for extended periods of time
• Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, or hearing
• Potential exposure to confined spaces and hazardous materials
• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment including but not limited to safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, 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
• 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)
• 401k 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