Tesla · 1 month ago
Engineering Technician, Vision Automation
AUSTIN, Texas
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expTesla’s Vision Automation team is seeking an Engineering Technician to support computer vision inspection deployments in manufacturing environments. The role involves hands-on installation, training, validation, and maintenance of camera systems for vehicle quality inspections, requiring collaboration with engineers and cross-functional teams.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Understand basic car quality issues and help determine if inspecting them automatically with computer vision is possible
Collaborate with relevant teams to determine optimal locations to install hardware
Install line-side equipment, bolting brackets, and basic hand tool usage including cameras and computer hardware
Perform wiring, networking, and operation of computer programs in an industrial/manufacturing environment; monitor alerts to identify failures and implement quick fixes
Conduct fault trials and validations on production lines to capture diverse image sets of vehicle components and assess model performance
Annotate images to create custom datasets with both nominal and failure conditions of inspected components for machine learning model training and validation
Support engineers as they iterate on these systems by providing direct feedback on how the systems are functioning on the line, including communicating time periods of failure of the system
Qualification
Required
1 year of experience working in an industrial or technical organization preferred
Solid computer skills including specific experience with file systems and basic understanding of computer networks
Basic understanding of electrical safety
Solid written communication skills and willingness to document
Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment
Must have command of English language, both written and verbal
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: hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, reflective vest, 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.
10001+ employees
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