Tesla · 3 months ago
Engineering Technician, Metrology Systems Engineering
Tesla is seeking highly motivated individuals to tackle manufacturing challenges in metrology systems engineering. The role focuses on characterization and metrology support for battery electrode manufacturing, requiring problem-solving skills and a get-it-done attitude while developing new technical skills.
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Responsibilities
Support engineering activities with offline and inline metrology system engineering and related tasks for powder/film/electrode manufacturing
Be trained and operate offline metrology and characterization tools (at development stage) on samples from various manufacturing processes. Conduct measurements, analytical tests, and experimental runs on the equipment, be able to measure and record data using defined tools and software, document and report observations
Install, maintain, test, and validate offline and inline metrology tools
Immediately report emergencies, incidents, and near misses to the engineering
Support inline tool calibrations, monitor tool health monitoring dashboards, report and resolve tool downtime, calibration issues, and develop OCAP procedures and PFMEA, and train production and maintenance technicians
Independently document operating procedures and data in a standard format and cross train to be competent in multiple work areas
Participate in the continuous improvement of safety, quality, output, and tool uptime
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in engineering (optics, mechatronics, materials, mechanical, etc.) or equivalent experience
Hands-on experience in OQC, IQC, metrology and characterization for battery, semiconductor, optics, or small-scale manufacturing
Experience with operating and troubleshooting manufacturing, assembly, and metrology equipment
Ability to read and interpret blueprints (mechanical and electrical)
Excellent at documentation and reporting processes/procedures for manufacturing, maintenance, quality control, etc
Ability to collect, organize, and analyze measurement and process data to summarize results (familiarity with JMP, Python, is a big plus)
Familiarity with metrology tools (automated recipe, critical dimension, CD-SEM, ellipsometry) and characterization equipment (Microscopy, XRF, XRF, SEM, ICP, FIB, CMM, etc.) would be a plus, with a strong desire to learn new techniques during the development stage
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
Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours a day
Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, or hearing
Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: PAPR, safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines
Benefits
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
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