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Industrial Engineering Technician

Tesla
Buffalo, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 5/27/2026 CLOSED ON 6/13/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Engineering Technician position at Tesla?

What To Expect
Tesla is looking for a highly motivated, goal-oriented Industrial Engineering Technician to contribute to implementing Engineering and Lean Principles to the manufacturing process of our cutting-edge Gigafactory New York. Through a detailed understanding of the factory objectives and extensive collaboration with internal and external teams, the Engineering Technician will help improve processes to increase overall efficiency, capacity, and safety. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work on a critical subsystem of an incredibly exciting product.

What You'll Do

  • Assist Industrial Engineers in data collection and performing quantitative analyses related to layout design, work measurements, capacity planning, headcount planning, and factory space planning
  • Collaborate with Production Management and cross-functional support teams to identify manufacturing constraints and execute solutions accordingly
  • Frontline leaders in implementing engineering solutions for layout design and 5S
  • Develop 2D equipment and factory layouts in AutoCAD
  • Ability to prepare diagrams to illustrate workflow, product routing, floor layouts, material handling, and equipment utilization
  • Ability to collect statistical production cycle time studies, analyze data, and optimize process. Working knowledge of 5S principles, Work Measurement, JIT, Kanban and Problem Solving Methods


  • What You'll Bring

  • Understands the definition of Takt time, target cycle time, and factors of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) in depth
  • Moderate data analysis skills – Tableau/ SQL knowledge is a plus
  • Able to work under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
  • Exemplary verbal and written communication skills. Conflict resolution and change management skills are a plus
  • Intermediate skills in AutoCAD, Revit, Excel, and PowerPoint (Visio is a plus). Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematic drawings and formulas
  • Degree or postsecondary certificate in Manufacturing Technology or equivalent expierence
  • 2 years’ experience of relevant experience


  • Benefits
    Compensation and 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


  • Expected Compensation
  • Engineering Technician I - $27.45 - $30.60/hour
  • Engineering Technician II - $31.63 - $34.97/hour
  • Engineering Technician III - $34.73 - $40.36/hour


  • cash and stock awards benefits for all levels

    Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

    Salary : $27 - $31

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