Process Engineering Technician, Production Control

Description:
Production Control (PC) Process Engineering Technicians are responsible for optimizing material flow and storage within the factory. Through continuous improvement, lean thinking, and data-driven decision making you will create safe and sustainable process improvements to drive cost savings; projects include configuring internal order fulfillment systems, managing material warehouses, designing material delivery processes, and managing material changeovers. This role is based in Buffalo, NY and directly supports Tesla’s Solar Roof and Power Electronic programs.

Responsibilities:
Design and lead the implementation of new PC technical processes
Manage multiple projects, clearly communicating statuses, timelines, and objectives both within PC and to other departments
Support and monitor key department metrics and identify opportunities for improvement
Maintain internal MRP technical systems as subject matter experts
Coordinate physical introduction of new material into production on schedule with implementation dates
Support excess & obsolescence materials management with inventory control and material planning team
Operate as an agent of change: act as source of information relating to changes for members of other teams

Requirements:
Basic understanding of warehousing, conveyance, and inventory compliance processes
A proactive approach to problem solving in an ambiguous environment
Time and workload management: can accomplish work with minimal supervision
Bachelor Degree preferred or equivalent experience
Ability to lift 30lbs. whenever project work demands it
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and SQL experience (preferred)
Able to read, speak, and understand English, both written and verbal

Compensation & Benefits:
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

Expected Compensation
Engineering Technician I - $27.45 - $30.60/hour
Engineering Technician II - $31.64 - $34.96/hour
Engineering Technician III - $34.73 - $40.36/hour

• cash and stock awards + benefits for all levelsPay 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.