Engineering Technician, Cybercab, Plastics

What to Expect

As an Engineering Technician at Tesla, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing assembly processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety in our fast-paced Cybercab Plastics shop. You will collaborate closely with engineers and production teams to troubleshoot issues, implement improvements, and ensure seamless operations.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem-solver with a passion for innovation and sustainability. You thrive in dynamic environments, possess meticulous attention to detail, and excel at translating engineering concepts into actionable solutions. A proactive mindset, adaptability to evolving priorities, and a commitment to Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy are essential.

What You'll Do

* Develop, document, improve, and train to Manufacturing Instructions for all Vehicle processes (Injection Molding, PUR, Plastic part Assembly, Dimension, Equipment). This requires intimate, hands-on knowledge of the processes and the ability to clearly communicate detailed, critical information

* Support engineering activities such as designing, validating, and refining vehicle processes (Injection Molding, PUR, Plastic part Assembly, Dimension, Equipment) to improve throughput and reduce waste

* Collaborate with all cross-functional teams including groups such as production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams, to sustain and improve on key process metrics

* Diagnose and resolve equipment, tooling, and workflow issues to minimize downtime

* Collect and analyze production data (e.g., cycle times, defect rates) to identify trends and recommend corrective actions

* Lead or support Kaizen events, root cause analyses, and Lean initiatives to eliminate bottlenecks

* Design, manage, deploy and repair of process tooling and parts

What You'll Bring

* 4+ years of experience in Injection Molding Process, Castings, PUR manufacturing systems, automotive, or a related industry

* Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, CAD models, and GD&T

* Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or 5S methodologies

* Experience with Injection Molding data analysis and use of tools such as Excel

* Advanced computer proficiency with the ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new software applications across diverse platforms

Essential Physical Demands

* Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 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 to install parts

* Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours a day

* Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures

* Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing

* Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump cap and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

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:

* 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…