What to Expect
As an Engineering Technician at Tesla, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing assembly processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety in our fast-paced Closures shop. You will collaborate closely with engineers and production teams to troubleshoot issues, implement improvements, and ensure seamless operations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem-solver with a passion for innovation and sustainability. You thrive in dynamic environments, possess meticulous attention to detail, and excel at translating engineering concepts into actionable solutions. A proactive mindset, adaptability to evolving priorities, and a commitment to Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy are essential.
What You'll Do
Develop, document, and train to Manufacturing Instructions for all vehicle processes (Joining, Bolting, Assembly, Dimension, Equipment) with hands-on process knowledge -
Support engineering activities by designing, validating, and refining processes to improve throughput and reduce waste -
Collaborate cross-functionally with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to sustain and improve key metrics -
Diagnose and resolve equipment, tooling, and workflow issues to minimize downtime and ensure process reliability -
Collect, analyze, and interpret production data (cycle times, defect rates, etc.) to identify trends and implement corrective actions -
Lead and support Kaizen events, root cause analyses, and Lean initiatives to eliminate bottlenecks and drive continuous improvement -
Design, manage, and repair process tooling; coordinate equipment modifications and perform audits (Torque, Critical Parameter, Inline Measurement)
What You'll Bring
- 2 years of experience in manufacturing, automotive, or a related industry
- Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, CAD models, and GD&T
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or 5S methodologies
- Experience with data analysis and use of tools such as Excel
- Advanced computer proficiency with the ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new software applications across diverse platforms
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 a 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 a 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 hearing
- Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, clean coveralls in cleanroom, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
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
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