What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Technician, Cell Quality Engineering position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
What to Expect
What You'll Do
What You'll Bring
Compensation and Benefits
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is seeking skilled Engineering Technicians to join the Cell Manufacturing Quality Team. This role focuses on supporting production operations through process development and equipment improvement. A strong eagerness to learn, adaptability, and effective communication skills will be essential for collaborating with cross-functional teams and contributing to Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy.
What You'll Do
- Adhere to company safety and conduct policies while maintaining a safe work environment
- Operate and troubleshoot manufacturing processes using SPC or other data analysis tools
- Ensure process stability and quality of production output at assigned stations
- Develop, maintain, and implement process changes, control plans, and manufacturing instructions
- Escalate issues to shift supervisors, managers, and quality teams as needed
- Support engineering activities, including process and equipment validations
- Train and guide associates on equipment operation, processes, and IPQC inspections while collaborating with maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to improve key process metrics
What You'll Bring
- 3 years of experience in a pilot or production setting
- Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical schematics as well as engineering drawings
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word, command of English language, both written and verbal
- Experience with SPC, process capability, and gauge R&R interpretation
- Knowledge of Minitab or JMP as an advantage
- Familiarity with SQL/DBeaver, Python, or Jupyter Notebook as an advantage
- Understanding of basic material fabrication, CAD, and GD&T as an advantage
- Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours/day on varied and uneven terrain including concrete surfaces
- Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours/day
- Must be able to frequently and repetitively lift/carry 30 lbs. and up to 50 lbs. infrequently
- Frequently and repetitively push heavy carts and dollies
- The ability to carry up to 20 lbs. up and down flights of stairs multiple times a day
- Ability to identify issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing
- Follow all safety rules and guidelines including wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while performing the above-mentioned activities
- Ability to correctly wear respiratory protection such as half and full-face respirators, if required, for up to 12 hours/day
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:
- 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
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.