Engineering Technician, Energy, New Product Introduction

Engineering Technician, Energy, New Product Introduction Job Category Manufacturing Location Sparks, Nevada Req. ID 245358 Job Type Full-time What to Expect Tesla’s Gigafactory Nevada is looking for a highly skilled and motivated New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineering Technician who will be responsible for ensuring a seamless launch of the newest Energy products and sub-components. What You’ll Do The NPI Engineering Technician will be responsible for preparing materials and tools for performing NPI builds, trialing new materials and maintaining the various NPI core functions to a high standard This person is expected to be able to execute efficiently against provided instructions, self-validate work for accuracy, check the quality of previous operations, and meet critical deadlines The NPI Engineering Technician shall have the capacity to be able to provide constructive feedback, define/iterate standard work, and suggest process improvements The NPI Engineering Technician will also support field investigations, instrumented/non-Plan of Record builds, and unique projects in support of our cross-functional teams This role includes hands-on product build validation, collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure factory and line readiness as well as ensuring critical timelines are met through effective execution of key milestones Experience with hand tools, machine tools, and use of semi-automated and automated manufacturing equipment is necessary Significant experience in (1) or more - electrical, automotive, energy and/or mechanical areas is a plus What You’ll Bring Support Engineering teams in early prototyping product phases and provide iterative feedback toward continuous product improvement objectives to ensure program success Responsible for high quality activities, including self-inspection, and thorough inspection of the process in its entirety Communicates test results, ideas, and problems to supervisor and engineers; able to be part of the solution Typically involves a variety of operations (including troubleshooting and rework) requiring a sufficient understanding of the functional operation of the items assembled as well as the finished product Perform varying degrees (basic to complex) of electro-mechanical assembly work and be able to work independently once a task is assigned, make connections with other employees, and work fluidly with the team to achieve great results Support trials of new parts and materials to ensure seamless production implementation Support the NPI team during all phases of product introduction (launch and sustaining) 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 employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process. For quick access to screen reading technology compatible with this site click here to download a free compatible screen reader (free step by step tutorial can be found here). Please contact ADA@tesla.com for ADA related questions or to request ADA accommodations. Privacy is a top priority for Tesla. We build it into our products and view it as an essential part of our business. To understand more about the data we collect and process as part of your application, please view our Tesla Talent Privacy Notice .