Process Engineering Technician, Production Control

What To Expect
Production Control (PC) Process Engineering Technicians are responsible for optimizing material flow and storage within the factory. Through continuous improvement, lean thinking, and data-driven decision making you will create safe and sustainable process improvements to drive cost savings; projects include configuring internal order fulfillment systems, managing material warehouses, designing material delivery processes, and managing material changeovers. This role is based in Buffalo, NY and directly supports Tesla’s Solar Roof and Power Electronic programs.

What You'll Do

Design and lead the implementation of new PC technical processes

Manage multiple projects, clearly communicating statuses, timelines, and objectives both within PC and to other departments

Support and monitor key department metrics and identify opportunities for improvement

Maintain internal MRP technical systems as subject matter experts

Coordinate physical introduction of new material into production on schedule with implementation dates

Support excess & obsolescence materials management with inventory control and material planning team

Operate as an agent of change: act as source of information relating to changes for members of other teams

What You'll Bring

Basic understanding of warehousing, conveyance, and inventory compliance processes

A proactive approach to problem solving in an ambiguous environment

Time and workload management: can accomplish work with minimal supervision

Bachelor Degree preferred or equivalent experience

Ability to lift 30lbs. whenever project work demands it

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and SQL experience (preferred)

Able to read, speak, and understand English, both written and verbal

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

Process Technician I - $25.88 - $28.80/hour

Process Technician II - $30.46 - $33.67/hour

Process Technician III - $33.09 - $38.46/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.