What to Expect
Tesla's battery cells are the foundation of every product we create, requiring innovative cell architectures with cutting-edge performance and manufactured at unprecedented volumes. Operating in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, Tesla demands passion and self-motivation to push boundaries. The Manufacturing Quality Engineering Technician will play a critical role in driving improvements to manufacturing processes and enhancing our understanding of cell product performance. This position involves managing the full lifecycle of quality trials, including hands-on shop floor work with production tools, data analysis, reporting, and change management. Collaboration across various engineering disciplines is essential, as is the ability to identify and prioritize potential product and process failures while driving corrective and preventative actions.
What You\'ll Do
- Assist manufacturing quality engineers in quality improvement projects from concept to completion in dynamic manufacturing environments
- Support quality root cause investigations and resolutions related to factory-controllable issues
- Support FMEA activities to identify design and manufacturing issues and mitigate risks by creating defect samples for high-risk factory quality issues
- Assist in creating red-rabbits for new manufacturing processes and develop instructions for fault injections in mass production
- Help establish new inspection processes in the IPQC area, including creating instructions and conducting gage R&Rs
- Support quality validations during new cell launches to implement improvements and exceed build quality targets
- Analyze manufacturing processes and product specifications to determine best practices that meet or exceed Tesla\'s quality standards
What You\'ll Bring
0 to 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environmentDegree in a technical discipline, or equivalent experienceExperience working with lithium-ion cells or high-reliability productsDemonstrated ability to use a broad range of automated tools and equipmentStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsProven capability to work hands-on in a shop floor environment and the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple disciplinesMust have command of the English language, both written and verbalEssential Physical Demands :
Frequently required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, or crouch for extended periods (up to 8 hours per shift) while conducting inspections, retrieving samples, or navigating production areasMust occasionally lift and / or move objects weighing up to 30 lbs. such as product samples, testing equipment, or materials. Frequent handling of lighter items (up to 5-10 lbs.) for measurement and analysisAbility to work in varying conditions, including exposure to moderate noise levels, dust, fumes, or temperature fluctuations typical of a production or lab setting. Ability to wear PPE, which may include a full-face respirator and coveralls as needed due to working with hazardous chemical, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and steel-toed shoes as requiredCompensation and Benefits
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hireAetna PPO and HSA plans >2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include : critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programJ-18808-Ljbffr