Tesla Motors, Inc.
Engineering Technician, Semi, Drivetrain
Tesla Motors, Inc., Nevada, Iowa, United States, 50201
What to Expect
As an Engineering Technician, you will spearhead OEE improvement projects that will directly impact the efficiency of the production lines. You'll collaborate with engineering teams to improve reliability and minimize downtime, increase first pass yield, and reduce cycle time. You'll assist with Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Site Acceptance Testing (SATs), which may require international travel for the first few months.
What You’ll Do
Take part in Kaizen events across the factory to improve OEE (Availability, First Pass Yield, Throughput)
Work with engineers to drive down bottlenecks on the production line
Design and fabricate simple fixtures and production aids
Learn internal tools to diagnose product and equipment failures, identify root causes, and communicate corrective actions
Develop Manufacturing Instructions for processes and take part in training operators and other technicians
Work with production datasets to identify patterns and present solutions using tools like Python, MySQL, Minitab, JMP, etc.
What You’ll Bring
Previous hands‑on experience with hand and power tools, high & low voltage systems, wire harnesses assembly and repair, mechanical components, electro‑mechanical devices, soldering irons, wire crimping tools, DMM multi‑meters
Able to interpret drawings and 3D CAD, and able to read mechanical & electrical drawing diagram‑schematics, harness drawings. Experience in CAD (ex. CATIA, SolidWorks) and/or electrical design (ex. Altium), fabrication/machining, 3D printing, and laser cutting equipment are preferred but not required
Comfortable with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
English language writing, reading, and speaking proficiency
Ability to travel internationally for the first few months
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:
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)
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
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What You’ll Do
Take part in Kaizen events across the factory to improve OEE (Availability, First Pass Yield, Throughput)
Work with engineers to drive down bottlenecks on the production line
Design and fabricate simple fixtures and production aids
Learn internal tools to diagnose product and equipment failures, identify root causes, and communicate corrective actions
Develop Manufacturing Instructions for processes and take part in training operators and other technicians
Work with production datasets to identify patterns and present solutions using tools like Python, MySQL, Minitab, JMP, etc.
What You’ll Bring
Previous hands‑on experience with hand and power tools, high & low voltage systems, wire harnesses assembly and repair, mechanical components, electro‑mechanical devices, soldering irons, wire crimping tools, DMM multi‑meters
Able to interpret drawings and 3D CAD, and able to read mechanical & electrical drawing diagram‑schematics, harness drawings. Experience in CAD (ex. CATIA, SolidWorks) and/or electrical design (ex. Altium), fabrication/machining, 3D printing, and laser cutting equipment are preferred but not required
Comfortable with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
English language writing, reading, and speaking proficiency
Ability to travel internationally for the first few months
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:
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)
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
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