Engineering Technician, Cybercab, Injection Molding

Description:
As an Engineering Technician at Tesla, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing assembly processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety in our fast-paced Cybercab Injection Molding shop. You will collaborate closely with engineers and production teams to troubleshoot issues, implement improvements, and ensure seamless operations.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem-solver with a passion for innovation and sustainability. You thrive in dynamic environments, possess meticulous attention to detail, and excel at translating engineering concepts into actionable solutions. A proactive mindset, adaptability to evolving priorities, and a commitment to Tesla’s mission of accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy are essential.

Responsibilities:
Develop, document, improve, and train to Manufacturing Instructions for all Vehicle processes (Injection Molding, PUR, Plastic part Assembly, Dimension, Equipment). This requires intimate, hands-on knowledge of the processes and the ability to clearly communicate detailed, critical information

Support engineering activities such as designing, validating, and refining vehicle processes (Injection Molding, PUR, Plastic part Assembly, Dimension, Equipment) to improve throughput and reduce waste

Collaborate with all cross-functional teams including groups such as production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams, to sustain and improve on key process metrics

Diagnose and resolve equipment, tooling, and workflow issues to minimize downtime

Collect and analyze production data (e.g., cycle times, defect rates) to identify trends and recommend corrective actions

Lead or support Kaizen events, root cause analyses, and Lean initiatives to eliminate bottlenecks

Design, manage, deploy and repair of process tooling and parts

Requirements:
4+ years of experience in Injection Molding Process, Castings, PUR manufacturing systems, automotive, or a related industry

Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, CAD models, and GD&T

Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or 5S methodologies

Experience with Injection Molding data analysis and use of tools such as Excel

Advanced computer proficiency with the ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new software applications across diverse platforms

Essential Physical Demands
Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day

Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day, including over varied and uneven terrain

Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs

Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install parts

Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours a day

Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures

Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing

Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump cap and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

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