Tesla

What To Expect

As an Engineering Technician at Tesla, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing assembly processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety in our fast-paced General Assembly shop. You will collaborate closely with engineers and production teams to troubleshoot issues, implement improvements, and ensure seamless operations.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem-solver with a passion for innovation and sustainability. You thrive in dynamic environments, possess meticulous attention to detail, and excel at translating engineering concepts into actionable solutions. A proactive mindset, adaptability to evolving priorities, and a commitment to Tesla’s mission of accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy are essential.

What You'll Do

Program and troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controllers (SIEMENS) and VFD’s (Siemens and SEW), utilizing ladder logic and structured text

Perform corrective maintenance by searching for error codes inside of the electrical panel for electrical systems ranging from 24 VDC to 480 VAC 3 phase

Troubleshooting or repairs within the PROFINET Network, motors and servo breaks

Utilize SCADA for display reporting for production metrics, assign IP address to any new device and configure to local network/plant network

Perform preventative maintenance (PM) on all industrial production equipment such as checking functionality of all input devices and replacing if necessary

Operate and repair any conveyance equipment during scheduled and unplanned downtime

Order parts, supplies and equipment from catalogues/suppliers or obtain them from storerooms, log all info inside of the computer system and share with the receiving shift

What You'll Bring

5 years or more years of experience working in a controls technician/engineer role on production manufacturing equipment and/or have equivalent training or relevant education

Must be willing to learn factory specific programming standard for PLC, Robots and VFD’s

Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or 5S methodologies

Experience with data analysis and use of tools such as Excel

Advanced computer proficiency with the ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new software applications across diverse platforms

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• • 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