Process Technician, Battery Module, Powertrain

What to Expect

The Process Engineering Technician conducts process sustaining tasks for the manufacturing line, managing various mechanical and chemical processes. This includes responding to out-of-control processes, working on yield improvement projects, handling non-conforming materials from the manufacturing line, and qualifying new equipment and processes. The Technician also supports Engineering and Manufacturing through activities such as 5S and Lean manufacturing, yield improvement, scrap reduction, production line configuration, and adherence to safety procedures.

What You'll Do

* Support Engineering and Manufacturing by improving and drafting manufacturing instructions, including rework procedures, and ensuring up-to-date qualification schedules

* Train Associates on new or revised manufacturing instructions

* Provide daily coverage of production line processes for smooth operations, responding promptly to out-of-control processes to minimize costs and maximize productivity

* Investigate and implement countermeasures to enhance process Cpk and product yield

* Conduct experiments and analyze data under the guidance of process engineers, including but not limited to Design of Experiments (DOE) and Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility (GR&R)

* Lead disposition of non-conformance materials produced by the production line, escalating issues to the Production Engineering team as necessary

* Support Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives, managing parts and tools inventory, executing repairs and troubleshooting precisely according to instructed processes, and managing workload proactively with a positive attitude to assist co-workers

What You'll Bring

* Associate's Degree in Electronics, a technical certificate, industrial/manufacturing experience, or equivalent

* Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Visio, Access, etc.

* Skilled in troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems

* Proven ability to analyze test data, malfunctions, and deviations, contributing to process corrections

* Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with a focus on safety, team collaboration, and attention to detail

* 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 12 hours a day

* Ability to perform repetitious duties, including stairs and standing for long periods of time over varied and uneven terrain

* Frequently and repetitively, lifting 30 pounds and carrying 20 pounds up and down stairs

* Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift, reach, stoop, lay, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time

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

* Potential exposure to confined spaces and hazardous materials

* Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, 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 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 employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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