Tesla · 3 weeks ago
Engineering Technician, Semi, General Assembly
Sparks, NV
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelTesla is a leading electric vehicle manufacturer, seeking an Engineering Technician to enhance production efficiency. The role involves collaborating with engineering teams to improve reliability, minimize downtime, and assist with Factory Acceptance Tests.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Take part in Kaizen events across the factory to improve OEE (Availability, First Pass Yield, Throughput)
Work with engineers to drive down bottlenecks on the production line
Design and fabricate simple fixtures and production aids
Learn internal tools to diagnose product and equipment failures, identify root causes, and communicate corrective actions
Develop Manufacturing Instructions for processes and take part in training operators and other technicians
Work with production datasets to identify patterns and present solutions using tools like (Python, MySQL, Minitab, JMP, etc.)
Qualification
Required
Previous hands-on experience with hand and power tools, high & low voltage systems, wire harnesses assembly and repair, mechanical components, electro-mechanical devices, soldering irons, wire crimping tools, DMM multi-meters
Able to interpret drawings and 3D CAD, and able to read mechanical & electrical drawing diagram-schematics, harness drawings
Comfortable with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
English language writing, reading, and speaking proficiency
Ability to travel internationally for the first few months
The role requires the ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods, up to 12 hours a day, in a variety of environments
Standing, walking, and moving on uneven terrain
Frequently and repetitively, lifting 30 pounds and carrying 20 pounds up and down stairs
Working in awkward positions, such as kneeling, crouching, or crawling
Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required, including safety glasses, shoes, and bump caps, and adhering to safety rules and guidelines
Preferred
Experience in CAD (ex. CATIA, SolidWorks) and/or electrical design (ex. Altium)
Fabrication /machining, 3D printing, and laser cutting equipment
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
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
Recent News
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