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Tesla · 1 month ago

Manufacturing Engineering Technician, Automation Development

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Engineering Technician to join their automation development engineering team. The role involves building, troubleshooting, and improving custom automation projects at Tesla’s manufacturing facilities, while collaborating with engineering teams to enhance manufacturing processes.

AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
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Responsibilities

Assembly of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic manufacturing equipment
Assembly of prototype equipment for engineering research and development
Rigging, locating, alignment, and leveling of equipment according to engineering layouts
Execute technician tasks independently after initial instruction, sometimes at remote locations
Collaborate with other technician teams, providing instructions and verifying craftsmanship
Direct interaction with cross-functional engineer teams, escalating issues and suggesting solutions

Qualification

Assembly of equipmentReading electrical schematicsDC/AC electrical systemsHands-on machining experienceRiggingForklift operationVerbal communication skillsWritten communication skillsAttention to detail

Required

Experience assembling equipment from mechanical engineering drawings
Proficient in reading electrical schematics and wiring electrical control panels
Experience installing, wiring, and plumbing common manufacturing devices
Working knowledge of DC/AC electrical systems
Hands-on machining experience including mills, lathes, saws, grinders, etc
Experience rigging, driving forklift, driving scissor lifts, and using pallet jacks
Able to work under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
Exemplary verbal and written communication skills with meticulous attention to detail

Benefits

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

Company

Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.

H1B Sponsorship

Tesla has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (2113)
2023 (1304)
2022 (1227)
2021 (1102)
2020 (723)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$20.12B
Key Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M

Leadership Team

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Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
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Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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