Engineering Process Technician, Cell Formation

Tesla

Austin, Texas Posted October 26, 2026

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On-site Full-time Mid level
Job Description

Description:
Tesla is looking for a dedicated Engineering Process Technician to join the manufacturing operations team in a fast-paced environment. This role involves setting up, operating, and adjusting high-volume production equipment while supporting process development engineers in creating innovative processes, equipment, and tooling. The position plays a critical role in accelerating Tesla’s mission to drive the world’s transition to sustainable abundance through collaboration and technical expertise.

Responsibilities:
Perform equipment setup, operation, adjustments, and minor preventative maintenance to meet safety, quality, and efficiency standardsIdentify issues and propose solutions to troubleshoot problems during regular production and engineering builds
Develop standardized operating procedures for equipment and new processes
Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to establish test methods for process enhancements
Conduct analytical tests, measure, and record data using specified tools and software
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for safety, quality, output, and tool uptime
Inspect and test finished products during and after production and engineering builds

Requirements:
Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or equivalent experience
Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical schematics, engineering drawings and utilization of data collection, statistical process control (SPC) and design of experiments (DOE) in a high volume automated production environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
Strong attention to detail, organization, and analytical skills
Capability to adapt to frequent changes in direction and thrive in a dynamic work environment
Effective communication skills in English, both written and verbal
Experience in identifying improvement opportunities and leading small problem-solving projects

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

Required Skills
manufacturing collaboration preventive maintenance troubleshooting process improvement technical drawings Excel attention to detail analytical skills communication English problem solving compensation
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