Manufacturing Engineering Technician, Fremont Central Manufacturing Engineering

The Manufacturing Engineering Technician, reporting to the Equipment Integration Manager, is located at our Fremont factory location. The primary responsibility of this role is to support engineering teams with process & equipment installation, demolition, and optimization. The candidate should have expertise and experience in fabrication, rigging and equipment maintenance in an automotive OEM environment. This includes participation in design review, commissioning, and launching new equipment and processes.

• Work with engineering teams to build, assemble and install new equipment for proof of concept (pilot / prototype) and mass-production: Robots / automation, tools / fixtures, machine safe-guarding / fencing, process fixtures, cable trays, piping and various other fixtures
• Fabricate / build equipment and tools to optimize production process and resolve equipment issues
• Participate in process / equipment design reviews to ensure optimization for manufacturability and maintenance
• Investigate and implement countermeasures to improve Process, Quality, Safety, and Cycle-Time. Identify areas of improvement & work with engineering and/or maintenance groups to schedule & execute modifications for measurable improvement
• Work with the Engineering team to diagnose and implement countermeasures to any production process issues (Yield, Quality, Cycle Time, Cost, Ergonomics, Safety, Process Flow, Efficiency improvements)
• Day to day coverage of Production recovery and emergency response
• Support Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives and manage projects involving multiple departments and/or outside contractors

• Completion of a maintenance or millwright apprenticeship or equivalent OJT experience is preferred
• 3+ years of trade experience in a manufacturing environment and 3+ years of experience with Forklift, Boom lift, Scissor lift, fall protection. 3+ years of experience with Forklift, Boom lift, Scissor lift, fall protection
• Able to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings. Schematic understanding of Hydraulic, pneumatic, or 24 volt Electrical
• Proven experience with welding / fabrication, machining, building machine safeguarding (line enclosures). Safe use of all hand and power tools
• Good computer skills, experience with Microsoft Office, Bonus if you have Hydraulic, pneumatic, or 24volt Electrical understanding
• Strong Mechanical aptitude & problem-solving skills in a manufacturing environment
• Proven strong and flexible attendance - occasional weekends and holiday work may be required
• 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 stand and walk for up to 12 hours/day, including over varied and uneven terrain
• Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs
• Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install parts
• Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours/day
• Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures
• Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearingWearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump cap and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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

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.