Tesla

What to Expect

Tesla’s Materials Engineering team is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to focus on supporting the scaling of our coating’s operations and product range. In this role, you will support the development of technically complex processes and equipment to deliver quality and efficient production yield. The ideal candidate takes pride in their hands-on work, analytical ability, organizational skills and attention to detail. 

What You’ll Do

• Develop and support manufacturing processes from concept through serial production
• Conduct trials, testing, and report results to Engineering
• Assist with factory layout and simulation, including line balancing, capacity modeling, automation, and yield studies
• Support product launches, process validation, and qualification activities
• Oversee installation and commissioning of new lines, ensuring process performance through statistical tools (e.g., GR&R, SPC)
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, project management, and manufacturing reps

What You’ll Bring

• 3+ years related experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, where automated techniques are utilized in the finishing of consumer products
• Experience working with/developing functional/aesthetic finishing processes (e.g. paint, thermal spray, plating and other metal coatings, etc.)
• Experience in developing, executing and interpreting results of Design of Experiments (DOE)
• New Product Introduction and Manufacturing Operations experience 
• Experience using SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD
• Well organized with meticulous attention to detail

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

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

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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

Expected Compensation

• Engineering Tech IV - $31.96 - $47.94/hour
• Engineering Tech V - $37.06 - $55.59/hour

+ cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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