Tesla Motors Hiring for Manufacturing Engineering Technician at Austin, TX, United States Full Time

The Role

The ideal Manufacturing Engineering Technician candidate will possess the ability to understand and troubleshoot equipment and processes related to manual, mechanical, and electro-mechanical systems.

The candidate will be able to work with Production, Engineering, and Quality personnel to understand technical details, procedures, equipment, and tools related to manufacturing.

The individual must be able to comprehend and execute tasks related to new product launches and processes in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Understand and employ safe work habits
• Commissioning systems, implementation, programming, and mechanical assembly
• Act as a key resource in the prototyping and launch of new products and processes
• Provide support to engineering personnel for the design / development of new product / specifications
• Assist engineers in developing documentation of procedures, periodic maintenance, process control, troubleshooting guides, etc.,
• Develop maintenance training programs and perform the training
• Participate in the design / adaptation of test equipment, related procedures and documentation
• Provide hands on assistance to resolve technical quality issues related to customer complaints, manufacturing, engineering, test methods, equipment, etc.
• Support and assist maintenance team in troubleshooting difficult breakdowns and chronic equipment failures; Evaluate, test, and repair components, circuits, assemblies, and full systems as required
• Perform capability studies on new fixtures.
• Assist with process failure mode analyses (PFMEA’s) for manufacturing
• Assist with Statistical Process Controls set-up and release on new processes
• Maintain accurate records / documentation related to quality, work in progress, test results, labor (e.g. timecards), and special projects.

Requirements

• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Electronics or equivalent experience
• Self-managed and committed to working in a fast-paced environment as an individual or with a team
• Strong attention to detail and mechanical aptitude
• Experience with metal fabrication methods including welding
• Read and comprehend detailed technical drawings, diagrams, schematics, C of A’s, catalog systems, and bill of materials.
• Basic 3D Modeling software use (CATIA, SolidWorks, CoCreate, etc.) to degree of model verification, dimensional inquiry
• Ability to work with testing equipment – i.e. oscilloscope, multi-meter, signal generator, etc.
• Familiarity with soldering, wire termination, encapsulation and other electronics construction and troubleshooting and / or repair
• Familiarity with PLC logic
• Familiarity with robotic programming (i.e. Allen Bradley, Siemens, etc.)
• Familiarity with SQL, JAVA, Python
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of programs
• Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• MS Access, OneNote optional
• Solid communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to manage multiple tasks within designated time frames
• Excellent record keeping and technical documentation skills
• Familiar with change control methods

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
28 days ago