Quality Technician, Remanufacturing

We are seeking an energetic, highly motivated, team-oriented Quality Technician to be responsible for evaluating battery packs remanufactured for Model S/3/X/Y in a high-speed environment. Quality Technicians will flag production parts found to be suspect or nonconforming, remove from line and support engineering with containment activities through clean point to ensure Tesla standards are being met. They must be prepared to escalate concerns to the appropriate parties and always promote a culture of quality. The purpose of the Quality Technician is to minimize the number of defective parts that are sent to downstream departments and assist multiple teams in maintaining and improving overall part quality, yielding beneficial results and higher efficiency for Tesla.

• Evaluate parts at the start, middle and end of production runs
• Document & communicate all identified defects
• Ability to create/Close NC's (Non-Conformance) using MOS and MES
• Document & communicate any identified defects. Escalate concerns that are not being properly resolved in your immediate work area
• Comprehend current production quality standards and determine if ongoing production meets those standards
• Communicate emerging and trending quality issues to prevent negative impact to the factory
• Collaborate with engineering teams to support investigation, containment, and execution for strategic quality issues
• Experience in a fast-paced work environment requiring critical analysis is a plus
• Experience with basic measurement and inspection tools is a plus. (Calipers, Torque Wrenches, Gauges, Measuring Tape, etc.)
• Understanding of electro-mechanical, castings, and general assembly processes is a plus
• Experience with training peers or co-workers is a plus
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is a plus
• Technical, organized, and proactive mindset. Neat handwriting is a plus
• Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal

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

• Quality Technician I - $25.88 - $28.80/hour

• Quality Technician II - $30.46 - $33.67/hour

• Quality Technician III - $33.09 - $38.46/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.