Tesla · 2 months ago
Engineering Technician, Energy, New Product Introduction
Sparks, Nevada
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelTesla is seeking a highly skilled and motivated New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineering Technician to ensure a seamless launch of the newest Energy products and sub-components at their Gigafactory Nevada. The role involves preparing materials, executing builds, maintaining quality standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet critical deadlines.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
The NPI Engineering Technician will be responsible for preparing materials and tools for performing NPI builds, trialing new materials and maintaining the various NPI core functions to a high standard
This person is expected to be able to execute efficiently against provided instructions, self-validate work for accuracy, check the quality of previous operations, and meet critical deadlines
The NPI Engineering Technician shall have the capacity to be able to provide constructive feedback, define/iterate standard work, and suggest process improvements
The NPI Engineering Technician will also support field investigations, instrumented/non-Plan of Record builds, and unique projects in support of our cross-functional teams
This role includes hands-on product build validation, collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure factory and line readiness as well as ensuring critical timelines are met through effective execution of key milestones
Experience with hand tools, machine tools, and use of semi-automated and automated manufacturing equipment is necessary Significant experience in (1) or more - electrical, automotive, energy and/or mechanical areas is a plus
Support Engineering teams in early prototyping product phases and provide iterative feedback toward continuous product improvement objectives to ensure program success
Responsible for high quality activities, including self-inspection, and thorough inspection of the process in its entirety
Communicates test results, ideas, and problems to supervisor and engineers; able to be part of the solution
Typically involves a variety of operations (including troubleshooting and rework) requiring a sufficient understanding of the functional operation of the items assembled as well as the finished product
Perform varying degrees (basic to complex) of electro-mechanical assembly work and be able to work independently once a task is assigned, make connections with other employees, and work fluidly with the team to achieve great results
Support trials of new parts and materials to ensure seamless production implementation
Support the NPI team during all phases of product introduction (launch and sustaining)
Qualification
Required
Experience with hand tools, machine tools, and use of semi-automated and automated manufacturing equipment is necessary
Significant experience in (1) or more - electrical, automotive, energy and/or mechanical areas is a plus
Ability to execute efficiently against provided instructions
Self-validate work for accuracy
Check the quality of previous operations
Meet critical deadlines
Provide constructive feedback
Define/iterate standard work
Suggest process improvements
Support field investigations, instrumented/non-Plan of Record builds, and unique projects
Hands-on product build validation
Collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure factory and line readiness
Ensure critical timelines are met through effective execution of key milestones
Support Engineering teams in early prototyping product phases
Provide iterative feedback toward continuous product improvement objectives
Responsible for high quality activities, including self-inspection, and thorough inspection of the process in its entirety
Communicate test results, ideas, and problems to supervisor and engineers
Perform varying degrees (basic to complex) of electro-mechanical assembly work
Work independently once a task is assigned
Make connections with other employees
Work fluidly with the team to achieve great results
Support trials of new parts and materials to ensure seamless production implementation
Support the NPI team during all phases of product introduction (launch and sustaining)
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
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$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
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Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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