Manufacturing Engineering Technician, Battery Development

Description:
Tesla is looking to hire a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to contribute to the development and deployment of specialized processes and equipment for our cutting-edge Battery products. Battery development is at the heart of our company, and this is an exciting opportunity to work directly on the central challenges with electric vehicles – battery cost and performance. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work with a highly motivated team on extremely challenging projects.

Responsibilities:
Regularly collaborate with Design and Manufacturing engineers
Support development and optimization of manufacturing processes, quality controls and equipment specifications
Support the installation and commissioning of electromechanical equipment
Help develop training material, and train key personnel
Support process and equipment validation, utilizing metrology, destructive, and non-destructive testing
Help develop test criteria and collaborate on test fixture designs
Maintain & pursue development equipment and facilities that are on the forefront of battery manufacturing technologies

Requirements:
2+ years’ work experience in a similar technical role
Able to travel up to 30% in role
Experience in high-volume manufacturing, transitioning complex products from prototype to production
Proficient with hand-tools and fixture assembly
Capability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally
Experience in creating documentation and technical reports
Understanding of electronic circuits and systems, conductors, isolators, dielectric materials, is a plus
Experience with or exposure to CAD software 2D (AutoCAD) and 3D (SolidWorks, CATIA) CAD is a plus
Experience with conventional machining and other fabrication processes, 3D printing experience is a plus

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
$33.60 - $56.40/hour + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.