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Tesla Motors, Inc.

Process Technician, Battery Module, Powertrain

Tesla Motors, Inc., Nevada, Iowa, United States, 50201

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What to Expect The Process Engineering Technician conducts process sustaining tasks for the manufacturing line, managing various mechanical and chemical processes. This includes responding to out-of-control processes, working on yield improvement projects, handling non-conforming materials from the manufacturing line, and qualifying new equipment and processes. The Technician also supports Engineering and Manufacturing through activities such as 5S and Lean manufacturing, yield improvement, scrap reduction, production line configuration, and adherence to safety procedures.

What You'll Do

Support Engineering and Manufacturing by improving and drafting manufacturing instructions, including rework procedures, and ensuring up-to-date qualification schedules

Train Associates on new or revised manufacturing instructions

Provide daily coverage of production line processes for smooth operations, responding promptly to out-of-control processes to minimize costs and maximize productivity

Investigate and implement countermeasures to enhance process Cpk and product yield

Conduct experiments and analyze data under the guidance of process engineers, including but not limited to Design of Experiments (DOE) and Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility (GR&R)

Lead disposition of non-conformance materials produced by the production line, escalating issues to the Production Engineering team as necessary

Support Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives, managing parts and tools inventory, executing repairs and troubleshooting precisely according to instructed processes, and managing workload proactively with a positive attitude to assist co-workers

What You'll Bring

Associate's Degree in Electronics, a technical certificate, industrial/manufacturing experience, or equivalent

Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Visio, Access, etc.

Skilled in troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems

Proven ability to analyze test data, malfunctions, and deviations, contributing to process corrections

Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with a focus on safety, team collaboration, and attention to detail

Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal

Essential Physical Demands

Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day

Ability to perform repetitious duties, including stairs and standing for long periods of time over varied and uneven terrain

Frequently and repetitively, lifting 30 pounds and carrying 20 pounds up and down stairs

Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift, reach, stoop, lay, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time

Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, or hearing

Potential exposure to confined spaces and hazardous materials

Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, 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:

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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