Process Technician, Cybertruck, Battery Pack
Job Category
Manufacturing
Location
AUSTIN, Texas
Req. ID
226261
Job Type
Full-time
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What to Expect What You’ll Do What You’ll Bring
The Process Technician is tasked with understanding and improving processes to ensure manufacturing lines produce quality products safely and efficiently. This role will interact with many cross functional teams and will require flexibility to support Engineering, Quality, New Product Introduction (NPI) and additional organizations. A Process Technician is the go-to person to evaluate necessary changes to the line, support quick fixes and to improve line reliability.
- Support Engineering and Manufacturing teams in improving and writing manufacturing instructions, including rework procedures
- Provide daily coverage of production line processes to ensure smooth and effective operations, including a rapid response to out-of-control processes to minimize cost and maximize productivity. Investigate and implement countermeasures to improve product yield
- Execute experiments and analyze data under the direction of process engineers
- Lead special case disposition of non-conformance materials produced by the production line and escalate to the production engineering team as needed
- Maintain and help develop up-to-date maintenance and calibration procedures and schedules as well as trial new parts and process in conjunction with the new product engineering team
- Perform Quality Audits to proactively identify potential issues working with the Quality Engineering organization
- Support Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives with the support of the industrial engineering team and provide additional hands-on support as needed to Production and Cross-Functional teams during production ramp periods
- Associate degree, technical certificate or equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong proficiency in common workplace software (MS Word, Excel, Visio, Access, etc.)
- Proven ability to draw accurate conclusions from test data, malfunctions, or deviations, and assist with corrections to the existing process
- Skilled with the use of a variety of hand and portable tools
- Ability to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings and electrical schematics
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, cut-resistant sleeves and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- LGBTQ+ care concierge services
- 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
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.