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Tesla

Quality Technician, Energy

Tesla, Sparks, Nevada, United States, 89494

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What To Expect The position will be based in Sparks, Nevada at Tesla's Gigafactory in the Quality department. The ideal candidate for this position will not only have strong analytical skills (Problem‑Solving, “soft” skills), but also demonstrated experience running/utilizing a broad range of tools and equipment ("hard" skills). They will work closely with manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineers, and suppliers to determine product specifications and tolerances and to establish processes and procedures that will ensure consistently high quality.

What You'll Do

Maintain product Quality plans and control plans, Quality performance metrics and drive issues to root cause solutions

Audit manufacturing line against released manufacturing processes, procedures and assist in the identification and resolution of manufacturing quality issues, contain parts or products as needed, sort parts for quality requirements

Monitor quality, determine the root cause of problems, and implement corrective actions and countermeasures

Process and implement Engineering Change Orders (ECO’s) as required and take part in an ongoing optimization of the products with respect to both cost and production technology

Participate in continuous improvement activities with manufacturing and external suppliers and work with Supply Quality Engineering and suppliers to develop specifications that support production requirements

Provide design for Manufacturability feedback to Engineering as well as participate in DFM reviews and analyze and disposition component and product defects as a member of the Material Review Board

Analyze and interpret data independently and anticipate potential problems and take preventative action and support PFMEA activities to ensure design and manufacturing issues are identified and risks mitigated

What You'll Bring

Experience within Quality systems in a high volume Manufacturing environment (QS-9000, ISO/TS 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, DFMEA, PFMEA preferred and GD&T knowledge is helpful)

Experience with extensive problem‑solving and root cause analysis and strong aptitude for electronic test and measurements systems

Proficiency in reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and wiring diagrams and knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices, 5S, TPS, TQM, etc. highly desired

Ability to work in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment. Ability to lift and sort parts of up to 30 pounds as needed

Detail oriented with strong record‑keeping and organizational skills and familiarity with basic MS Word/Excel is required

Ability to use technological tools and business system applications to manage, synthesize, and interpret data and operate relevant personal computing hardware and standard software

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

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

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Quality Assurance

Industries Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Utilities

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