Quality Engineering Technician, Energy

Tesla

Buffalo, New York Posted October 26, 2026

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On-site Full-time Mid level
Job Description

Description:
The Quality Engineering Technician will work closely with Quality Engineering to provide reports, charts, graphs and anything else needed to define, measure, analyze, improve and control product and process quality from their respective shops. The successful candidate must have mechanical aptitude, the ability to meet tight deadlines, have strong interpersonal and communication skills, be detail oriented and be able to both take direction and work independently.

Responsibilities:
Lead the organization and completion of Quality trials working with Quality Engineers and Quality Techs
Drive the creation and maintenance of Quality Instruction documents

Support Quality Engineers in root cause analysis of materialized quality issues

Work closely with manufacturing, process, and suppliers to establish processes and procedures that will ensure consistently high quality

Maintain, update, and validate product and quality plans and control plans

Leads line to line root cause issues/solutions to increase and maintain quality metrics and performance

Develop and implement daily process/line specific audit plans for Quality Technicians. Compile and review results with cross-functional teams

Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Quality Engineering is preferred, or equivalent experience

Experience with quality systems in a high-volume manufacturing environment

Experienced in ISO 9001, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, DFMEA, PFMEA preferred

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices, 5S, TPS, TQM, etc. highly desired
Proficiency at reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and wiring diagrams
Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment providing line leadership and guidance as well we ability to pull and manipulate data in SQL, basic statistical knowledge (capability, t-tests, etc.)
Must have command of the English language, 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.
Required Skills
communication manufacturing audit cross-functional collaboration ISO 9001 Lean technical drawings English compensation
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