What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Technician, Body in White, Megafactory 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.
The Process Engineering Technician BIW performs process sustaining tasks for the manufacturing line on a variety of mechanical and electrical processes including response to out-of-control process, work on yield improvement projects, disposition of special case non-conforming materials that come from the manufacturing line, qualifying new equipment and processes that are being introduced into the manufacturing line. Perform supporting activities for engineering and manufacturing including 5S and Lean manufacturing activities, yield improvement, scrap reduction, production line configuration, and safety procedures (SQDC). BIW Tech will be responsible for managing welding projects and supervising the welding team. The responsibilities include providing consulting services, coordinating multiple projects, and overseeing the welding procedure.
What You'll Do
- Provide daily coverage/of production line processes to ensure smooth and effective operations, including a rapid response to out-of-control processes to minimize cost and maximize productivity
- Investigate and implement countermeasures to improve process Cpk and product yield
- Execute experiments and analyze data under the direction of process engineers including but not limited to DOE, GR&R
- Lead special case disposition of non-conformance materials produced by the production line and escalate to the production engineering team as needed
- Maintain and help develop up-to-date maintenance and calibration procedures and schedules, while supporting Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives
- Responsible for parts and tools inventory, improving fixture repeatability, managing welding procedure qualifications and generating welding procedures to help the manufacturing and welding teams
- Conducting failure analyses and cause analyses on welding issues
What You'll Bring
- Associate Degree in Electronic, Metallurgy, Welding, Technical Certificate, or equivalent experience
- Reading and understanding blueprints prior to starting a project, plus ability to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings and electrical schematics
- Proven ability to handle multiple priorities with minimal direction contributing to a positive, team-oriented work environment
- Demonstrates adherence to EHS regulations and standards and leads by example
- Strong organization and record-keeping skills with strong attention to detail, with a command of the English language, both written and verbal
- Knowledge in Fanuc Robot, WTC Weld Controller, Lincoln power source - Power Wave preferred
- Knowledge in Resistance Spot Welding (RSW), GMAW MIG/MAG, Destructive Test (DT), and Nondestructive Test (DT) preferred
Physical Essential 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 hearing
- Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, arm protection, 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
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.