Tesla · 2 weeks ago
Industrial Engineering Technician
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$30.50/hr - $44.84/hr
2+ years expTesla is looking for a highly motivated, goal-oriented Industrial Engineering Technician to help implement Industrial Engineering and Lean Principles to the manufacturing processes at the Fremont Factory. The role involves conducting time studies, collaborating with engineers and management to improve manufacturing processes, and documenting cost savings projects.
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Responsibilities
Conduct time studies, validate and compile the data across work areas and communicate findings and improvement opportunities to engineers and leaders
Assist Industrial Engineers in developing and deploying efficient systems to integrate production associates, machines, material requirements, and information to achieve optimal manufacturing processes
Collaborate with Production Management and cross-functional support teams to identify manufacturing constraints and execute solutions accordingly
Assist Engineers and Production Management by collecting and summarizing data to plan work assignments based on production associate performance, machine capability, and production schedules
Recommend and implement updates to Standard Work documentation to increase overall efficiency of operations
Improve workstation safety and ergonomics
Qualification
Required
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio)
Ability to create and document Work Instructions, Layouts, and Charts. Ability to prepare diagrams (illustrate workflow, part routing, floor layouts, material handling, equipment utilization, etc.)
Understands the definitions of Takt time and Cycle Time
Ability to collect statistical cycle time observations, analyze data, and identify opportunities to support optimization of processes
Experience working with Standardized work (Work Instructions, 5S principles, Continuous improvement, JIT, Kanban or standard Problem-Solving Methods)
Exemplary verbal and written communication skills. Ability to multitask and work under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
Experience working in a manufacturing environment
Preferred
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Visio
MODAPTS or other Predetermined Time Study methods
2+ years' experience working as a technician or production lead in a manufacturing environment
Ability to interpret engineering / schematic drawings
Data analysis software experience with one or more of the following – Tableau / Splunk / SQL / Python / VBA / AutoCAD
Understands the definitions of Throughput and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
Understanding of Line Balancing methodologies and bottleneck identification
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
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$20.12BKey Investors
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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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