What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Technician, General Assembly, Semi position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
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What You'll Do
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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 Quality Technicians to join ourteam.The position will be basedinSparks, Nevada at Tesla's Gigafactory supporting the Semi-truck Program.This role will focus on ensuring the highest standards of product quality within fast-paced manufacturing environments. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and technical skills, an eye for detail, and experience in quality control systems. You will collaborate closely with manufacturing teams, engineers, and suppliers toidentifyquality issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions, all while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
What You'll Do
- Perform inspections, audits, and testing to evaluate product and process performance
- Analyze root causes of quality issues and implement corrective actions and countermeasures
- Work with cross-functional teams to maintain quality standards and resolve manufacturing quality issues
- Manage non-conforming materials by containing, sorting, and disposing of them according to protocols
- Support continuous improvement activities and provide feedback to engineering for process and design optimizations
- Collect and analyze mechanical and electrical test data, and contribute to PFMEA and control plan activities
- Maintain clear documentation on quality performance and escalate unresolved issues to relevant teams
What You'll Bring
- Experience in a high-volume manufacturing or automotive quality assurance environment
- Proficiency with quality systems (QS-9000, ISO/TS 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, DFMEA, PFMEA) and tools (e.g., calipers, torque wrenches, micrometers)
- Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills, with the ability to interpret mechanical and electrical drawings (GD&T knowledge preferred)
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and data analysis tools (e.g., Minitab, SQL, Python) is a plus
- Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and lift or move parts up to 30 pounds
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and adhere to safety protocols, including wearing PPE when necessary
- Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day
- Ability to perform repetitious duties, including stairs and standing for long periods of time over varied and uneven terrain
- Frequently and repetitively, lifting 30 pounds and carrying 20 pounds up and down stairs
- Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift, reach, stoop, lay, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time
- Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, or hearing
- Potential exposure to confined spaces and hazardous materials
- Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines
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.