Tesla · 1 day ago
Engineering Technician, Energy
Buffalo, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$27.45/hr - $30.60/hr
2+ years expTesla Energy is seeking a highly skilled Engineering Technician to join their team. The role involves troubleshooting equipment/process faults, supporting engineers with downtime activities, and managing orders and logistics related to equipment. Candidates should have expertise in electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and CAD mechanical design.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot equipment/process faults on the module line and help recover, report, and escalate when needed
Support Engineers in adhoc or planned downtime activities including clear understanding of electrical/mechanical equipment, PLC, troubleshooting, and operation of equipment
Help create/modify equipment troubleshooting guides and train operation teams when applicable
Support Engineers in submitting and managing orders including vendor communication, obtaining quotes, on and offsite logistics, PO creation, and asset management
Audit spares and add/remove items, change minimum quantities, for all equipment in the line
Qualification
Required
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
2+ years of experience in an engineering development environment
Great engineering drawing skills (CAD)
Experience with test equipment as well as strong troubleshooting skills
Ability to command the english language both written and verbal
Safety oriented – must be able to identify energy sources in order to disable and verify safe through LOTO or other means. Must understand all site hazards and mitigate risk
Strong interpersonal and communications skills as well as a positive attitude, eagerness to learn, ability to change direction quickly
Preferred
Basic level understanding of PLC and ignition
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.
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
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