Reliability Welding Technician, Quality

The group conducts thorough failure analysis investigations to identify and present critical safety and reliability risks to suppliers as well as design, manufacturing, research, and safety teams.

• Support routine Energy Quality activities at Gigafactory New York, including: Assist in the identification and resolution of manufacturing and design issues by participating in and leading root cause analysis investigations
• Utilize specialized lab equipment to perform detailed, thorough failure analysis procedures. Participate in audits of Tesla and supplier systems to maximize effectiveness of the team's root cause analysis techniques, documentation, and presentations
• Work cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and research teams to conduct investigations and analyses in support of various Energy Engineering projects
• Participate in and lead continuous improvement and training activities within the team as well as with cross-functional teams and suppliers
• Independently and accurately collect, analyze, and interpret data to provide actionable feedback to suppliers as well as design, manufacturing, quality, and research teams
• Anticipate and identify potential problems, take preventative action, communicate, and present lessons learned to team members and cross-functional groups
• Strong motivation to learn advanced physical, electrochemical, and thermodynamic theory and processes as they pertain to Li-ion technology and cell failure analysis
• Extremely detail-oriented with exceptional documentation, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to quickly learn and use technological tools and proprietary applications to record, interpret, and manage data with strict accuracy
• Hands on experience inspecting and disassembling small components
• Hands on experience using power tools and air tools. Knowledge of basic physics, chemistry, and electrical theory
• Experience working in an ambiguous, dynamic, and fast-paced environment
• Command 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

• Engineering Technician I - $27.45 - $30.60/hour

• Engineering Technician II - $31.64 - $34.96/hour

• Engineering Technician III - $34.73 - $40.36/hour

• Engineering Technician IV - $38.10 - $46.56/hour

• Engineering Technician V - $42.95 - $52.50/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.