What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Training Coordinator 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 Technical Training Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting Tesla's world-class training programs within the Training department. This position focuses on coordinating and managing technical training initiatives, particularly for the Gigafactory Nevada (GFNV) powertrain production lines. The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of Tesla's operations and a passion for fostering skill development among maintenance, process, and engineering teams. Reporting to the Training leadership, this role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, including the Training Systems and Development (TSD) team, Technical Training Engineers (TTE), and production leaders to ensure effective training delivery, resource management, and program success. This position requires flexibility to work across all shifts as needed, or to schedule in advance with off-shifts for optimal coverage and space utilization.
What You'll Do
- Assist in managing the Field Instructor program by tracking success metrics via dashboards, ensuring alignment with production goals, maintaining external training backlogs in collaboration with TTE using Confluence for documentation and updates, and supporting space allocation for external training sessions at designated locations
- Add instructors to LMS shells in coordination with the TSD team, manage overall LMS utilization, monitor Field Instructor session postings and attendance while assisting with related issues for smooth execution, and administer the Learning Management System along with Tableau dashboards to track learner progress, completed training, and required certifications
- Attend Field Instructor-led courses for validation and quality assurance and participate in instructor-led classes provided by Technical Training Instructors (TTIs) to stay current on content and methodologies
- Deliver equipment-specific training to Maintenance Technicians and Engineers in classroom and field settings using varied formats, including Instructor-Led sessions, facilitative group learning, active hands-on activities, and functional assessments
- Be familiar with many production lines within Tesla Northern Nevada facilities, specifically GFNV powertrain, to support training relevance
- Demonstrate the ability to work with all shifts, scheduling time in advance with off-shifts to maximize coverage and effective space utilization
What You'll Bring
- Minimum of 2 years working in Tesla Production is a plus
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Familiarity with Tesla's Learning Management System (LMS), dashboard tools (e.g., Tableau), and Confluence for documentation
- Proven organizational skills for managing schedules, backlogs, and cross-shift coordination
- Passion for teaching, mentoring, and building high-impact training programs in a fast-paced, innovative environment
- Proficiency in capturing and documenting information (e.g., notes, recordings, photographs) and creating visual/training aids
- Must have a command of the English language, both written and verbal along with the ability to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 30 lbs.
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.