Tesla · 13 hours ago
Engineering Technician, Pilot Vehicle Engineering
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelTesla is a leading electric vehicle manufacturer seeking an Engineering Technician for their Pilot Vehicle Engineering team. The role involves supporting daily operations, validating new designs, and optimizing process efficiency in prototype and production environments.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Motor installation, debugging and commissioning in automation production environment
Create and validate processes/equipment that solve for safety/ergonomics, manufacturability, quality, production rate, cost efficiency
Expert in the group you oversee the ins and out of your group, understand vehicle stacking order, capable of performing standardized work for all the stations with quality and within Takt
Ability to identify concerns and assess risk as well as provide creative countermeasure
Evaluate new parts and provide feedback to design on how to improve
Fabrication and machining of jigs, fixtures and prototype parts
Qualification
Required
Support & coordinate daily work activities ensuring high quality/safe operations in Vehicle Engineering Pilot team
Engineering Technicians are responsible to validate new designs for manufacturability, supporting new product launch schedules and maintain continuity of operations in prototype shop or newly developed work cells
Consistently works to optimize process efficiency from beta builds through Ramp up of Vehicle Production
Lead or support novel process development, and equipment fabrication, installation and commissioning
Motor installation, debugging and commissioning in automation production environment
Create and validate processes/equipment that solve for safety/ergonomics, manufacturability, quality, production rate, cost efficiency
Expert in the group you oversee the ins and out of your group, understand vehicle stacking order, capable of performing standardized work for all the stations with quality and within Takt
Ability to identify concerns and assess risk as well as provide creative countermeasure
Evaluate new parts and provide feedback to design on how to improve
Fabrication and machining of jigs, fixtures and prototype parts
Practical working knowledge of; process sheets, torque checks, weld tip change, weld stud check, adhesive application patterns, datum pin requirement, sensor verification schedules & safety (PPE, manual & auto cell lock-out)
Must be shift flexible w/high commitment & ability to work variable schedule including daily/weekend overtime as needed
Ability to repeat physical/mental activities, accuracy of work, including responsible time management & prioritization skills
Problem solving skills that includes root cause analysis, implementing countermeasures and following up to ensure effectiveness and a demonstrated open mind, there is more than one solution
Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to lead meetings and speak in front of groups
Experience with and/or ability to learn key systems/programs such as Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Enovia/Catia/Delmia, Proplanner/Vizendo, MRT/Jira, MES/MOS
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
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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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