NPI Technician, General Assembly, Data Center Manufacturing

Description:
The NPI Technician is primarily responsible for ensuring the successful launch of the newest Energy products and sub-components, turning new engineering design to mass production. This person is expected to be able to execute against provided manufacturing instructions (if available), validate their own work, check the quality of previous operations, mentor production associates, lead builds in defined area, and meet schedules. The NPI Technician is expected to be able to provide feedback, define standard work, and suggest process improvements. Experience with hand tools and use of semi-automated manufacturing equipment is necessary.

This role will be based out of the Greater Houston Area (TX) however will be expected to work in Palo Alto/Lathrop (CA) to support prototype builds and validation for the first 1-2 months. Other travel may be required. Travel plans and reimbursement will follow Tesla’s Travel Policy and will be governed by the direct manager.

Responsibilities:
The NPI Engineering Technician will be responsible for preparing materials and tools for performing NPI builds, trialing new materials and maintaining the various NPI core functions to a high standard

Document and verbally provide constructive feedback, define/iterate/document standard work, and suggest process improvements

Execute efficiently against provided instructions, self-validate work for accuracy, check the quality of previous operations, and meet critical deadlines

Support field investigations, instrumented/non-Plan of Record builds, and unique projects in support of our cross-functional teams

Hands-on product build validation, collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure factory and line readiness as well as ensuring critical timelines are met through effective execution of key milestones

Support operations and projects on the production line as necessary

Requirements:
Degree in Electronics, Mechanical, or equivalent industrial/manufacturing experience

Previous electrical trades experience working with power/hand tools, electrical equipment, isolation meters and multimeters

Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematic

Skilled in troubleshooting and reworking electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems; experience in thermal system or liquid cooling technologies preferred

Hands-on experience with interpreting instrumentation maps and installing sensors to support product testing and validation

Must have a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail, while working in an environment that requires quick action

Communicates test results, ideas, and problems to supervisor and engineers; able to be part of the solution

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