Tesla · 2 days ago
Engineering Technician, Model Y, Quality
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelTesla is seeking a Quality Engineering Technician for the Model Y production line. The role involves ensuring material quality, conducting inspections, leading investigations into quality issues, and collaborating with production and engineering teams to enhance manufacturing processes.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Perform various inspections, audits, and testing to evaluate product and process performance
Drive root cause investigations for in-process and incoming quality issues
Collect and analyze mechanical and electrical test and measurement data with engineering teams
Manage, inspect, contain, and disposition non-conforming material
Work with engineering teams to validate new product designs, equipment, and processes
Assist with PFMEA and control plan activities to identify and mitigate manufacturing risks before they become quality issues
Analyze production data to identify potential non-conforming or at-risk material
Work with cross-functional teams to meet safety, quality, and production goals
Qualification
Required
Experience with quality and process control in a high-volume manufacturing environment
Highly skilled in complex problem solving and root cause analysis techniques
Ability to use a range of basic test and measurement tools, including calipers, micrometers, torque wrenches, DMMs, etc
Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical engineer drawings, with a working knowledge of GD&T
Working understanding of basic statistical concepts and methods
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
Preferred
Experienced in QS-9000, ISO/TS 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, DFMEA, PFMEA preferred
Experience in SQL, Python, Mintab/JMP, and Solidworks/Catia is preferred
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
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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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