NPI Engineering Technician, Cell Manufacturing

We are seeking a highly skilled technician to introduce new parts and processes to the GFTX Cell Manufacturing lines. This person will be critical in executing qualification trials, solving technical issues, and launching new products as we continue to advance the Tesla 4680 ramp.

• Troubleshooting equipment and processes by collaborating with engineering, quality and operations
• Prepare and test prototype parts and qualification cells
• Execute high volume manufacturing trials, including coordinating lineside support with the production teams, following parts through the floor, collecting data and providing feedback to engineers
• Collect, prep, and ship parts for specialized offsite testing
• Train production teams and define standard work instructions for new parts, systems or processes
• Manage and maintain 5S for NPI work areas and trial part inventory
• Own, update, and close JIRA tickets used to track tech activities

• Mechanical generalist with 3+ years of hands-on technical experience (engineering experience is a plus)
• Manufacturing experience in high volume production (quality background is a plus)
• Highly independent and able to solve technical problems with only high-level direction
• Basic understanding of electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical instructions such as drawings, assembly manuals and verbal instructions
• Fluent in Excel and MS office applications (SQL, Python and JMP experience are a plus)
• Capable of navigating JIRA or comparable project/ticket tracking systems (scrum, dashboarding and scheduling skills are a plus)
• Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal

Essential Physical Demands:

• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 6 hours a day
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day, including over varied and uneven terrain
• Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs
• Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach
• Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures
• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: PAPR, safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

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