Engineering Technician, Vehicle Manufacturing Engineering

Ensure high-quality and safe operations in the Vehicle Engineering Pilot team by supporting and coordinating daily work activities. The engineering technician validates new designs for manufacturability, supports new product launch schedules, and maintains continuity of operations in the prototype shop or newly developed work cells. They consistently optimize process efficiency from beta builds through the ramp-up of vehicle production. Additionally, they lead or support novel process development, as well as equipment fabrication, installation, and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Motor installation, debugging and commissioning in automation production environment
• Create and validate processes/ equipment that solve for safety / ergonomics, manufacturability, quality, production rate, cost efficiency
• Expert in the group you oversee the ins and out of your group, understand vehicle stacking order, capable of performing standardized work for all the stations with quality and within takt
• Ability to identify concerns and assess risk as well as provide creative countermeasure
• Evaluate new parts and provide feedback to design on how to improve
• Fabrication and machining of jigs, fixtures and prototype parts

Requirements

• Practical working knowledge of; process sheets, std. work, torque checks, weld tip change, weld stud check, adhesive application patterns, datum pin requirement, sensor verification schedules & safety (PPE, manual & auto cell lock-out)
• Must be shift flexible w/high commitment & ability to work variable schedule including daily/weekend overtime as needed
• Ability to repeat physical/ mental activities, accuracy of work, including responsible time management & prioritization skills
• Problem solving skills that includes root cause analysis, implementing countermeasures and following up to ensure effectiveness and a demonstrated open mind, there is more than one solution
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to lead meetings and speak in front of groups
• Experience with and or ability to learn key systems/programs such as excel, outlook, word, powerpoint, zoom, enovia/catia/delmia, proplanner/vizendo, MRT/Jira, MES/MOS and many other sub systems

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:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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

$28.80 - $56.40/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits
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.