Quality Technician, Cell Manufacturing

Tesla is looking for an individual experienced with quality programs and technical quality processes to contribute to the team managing the quality program at the Cell Manufacturing facility. As a Quality Technician, you will be responsible for performing the daily operation of and providing support to users of the quality program. In this role, you will work within the Quality Operations organization.

• Operate in the inspect, diagnose and repair mindset
• Work closely with manufacturing, process, and quality teams to establish processes and procedures that will ensure consistently high quality
• Comprehend current production quality trends based on dashboards or from occurrences in the line
• Execute timely corrective action for quality mitigation and containment. Collaborate with engineering teams to support investigation, containment and execution for strategic quality issues
• Monitor quality, determine the root cause of problems and implement corrective actions and countermeasures. Participate in continuous improvement activities
• Analyze and disposition component and product defects as a member of the Material Review Board
• Ability to wear PPE, which may include a full-face respirator, and coveralls as needed due to working with hazardous chemicals
• Experienced in QS-9000, ISO/TS 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, DFMEA, PFMEA preferred
• Experience with extensive problem-solving and root cause analysis
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and wiring diagrams
• Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal

Essential Physical Demands:

• Stand for long periods, lift up to 50lbs., and work in a fast-paced, noisy environment
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and work in varying temperatures and environments
• Ability to climb, bend, stoop, and kneel as needed
• Ability to wear PAPR and work extended hours inside the lab

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

$28.75 - $54.44/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.