Job Posting for Manufacturing Engineering Technician at Tesla Motors, Inc.
Manufacturing Engineering Technician
Job Category
Manufacturing
Location
Sparks, Nevada
Req. ID
216563
Job Type
Full-time
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What to Expect
Tesla's world-class Cell Manufacturing Engineering team is looking for a highly motivated Manufacturing Engineering Technician for an exciting new project. This role will be involved in the development, commissioning and ramping of high-speed automated equipment, while working in a cross-functional team to test, validate, and roll-out process and product design changes.
The battery cell is a critical component in Tesla vehicles and storage systems. This role will have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to our products. The work environment is demanding, fast-paced and incredibly exciting. The ideal candidate should be ready to push their limits, as they join a highly motivated and capable team to make unbelievable things into reality.
What You'll Do
Support development, commissioning, and ramp of custom high speed automated manufacturing equipment. Perform equipment setup, operation, adjustments, and necessary maintenance tasks to meet safety, quality, and efficiency standards for equipment development and commissioning stages
Work collaboratively as the manufacturing equipment support to ensure production lines run in a safe, efficient manner producing high quality parts. Work closely with Manufacturing Engineers and suppliers to identify inline issues, potential solutions and engineering improvements as they arise during development and commissioning
Debug and optimize automated processes to reduce cycle times and maximize OEE. Troubleshoot and recover processes using PLC, HMI, or tool management software, and implement changes/improvements. Provide hands-on support to operations and maintenance team to troubleshoot and resolve extended downtime situations. Identify equipment critical spare parts and ensure sufficient coverage to prevent extended downtime situations. Build operating procedures, training material, maintenance routines, and related documentation for equipment life cycle management
Assemble and test manufactured goods for dedicated tooling and or processes
Conduct analytical tests, measure, record and interpret data using defined tools and software
Support safety and ergonomic improvements to production equipment which meets or exceeds regulations or best practices
Participate in supplier/internal equipment FAT and SAT
Support FMEA / risk assessment activities to ensure design and manufacturing issues are identified and risks mitigated
What You'll Bring
3 years of hands-on operational and technical experience with manufacturing equipment and knowledge of practices of root cause analysis and resolution pathways in a dynamic high-volume environment
Metal working, band saws, grinders, mill, lathe and such fabrication skills, knowledge of hand and power tools, pneumatic equipment
Experience in high and low voltage systems, knowledge of electrical hazards including precautionary measures around high voltage equipment and spinning machinery. Ability to use basic electrical tools such as digital multi-meter, meg-ohm tester, thermocouple meters. Basic wiring knowledge, ability to connect sensors, power supplies, and data acquisition to test platforms
Ability and passion to perform hands-on tasks and inspections. Possess good manual dexterity and visual acuity to perform delicate assembly and disassembly tasks. Ability to lift and sort parts of up to 20 pounds as needed
Ability to use technological tools and business system applications to manage, synthesize, and interpret data. Excellent attention to detail, organization, structured thinking and problem-solving abilities following a data driven approach, statistical software a plus
Availability for domestic/international travel as required
Knowledge, understanding and ramping equipment of Battery Cell technology a plus
Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal
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)
LGBTQ care concierge services
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
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.
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