Engineering Technician, Cell Manufacturing

Tesla is seeking Engineering Technicians to join our Cell Manufacturing production team. You will be part of a production team that supports the development of Cell Manufacturing technology and Tabless operations. You will have the opportunity to contribute to both process development and equipment improvement. A strong drive to learn new skills and acquire knowledge will enhance your ability to support production operations while your flexibility and communication skills will enhance your ability to be a team player.

• Support engineering activities including process and equipment validations, yield improvement DOEs, quality validations, and NPI trials

• Operate and troubleshoot manufacturing processes using data querying and analysis skills

• Write and update Manufacturing Instructions (MI), and help to develop, maintain, and implement process changes, change alerts, and control plans

• Record production issues and trial runs with high attention to detail, communicating exact problems and outcomes in comprehensive yield reports

• Train and provide leadership for production associates and manufacturing technicians on equipment operation, process troubleshooting, and processes

• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to sustain key process metrics and establish a feedback loop for continuous improvement

• Proactively identify gaps and lead DMAIC projects to improve yield, quality and drive issue resolution from root-cause analysis to countermeasure implementation

• Degree in Engineering Technology discipline or equivalent experience
• 1-2+ years of hands-on experience in a production or manufacturing setting
• Ability to analyze data, interpret dashboards, and drive actions to resolve issues
• Experience with roll-to-roll manufacturing, laser ablation, or welding applications is a plus
• Detail-oriented with excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across diverse functional groups
• Strong passion for problem-solving and continuously improving quality standards
• Knowledge of Lithium-Ion battery manufacturing, SQL, Python, Minitab, or JMP is a plu

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

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.