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Tesla Motors, Inc.

Engineering Technician, Energy

Tesla Motors, Inc., Buffalo, New York, United States, 14266

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What to Expect Tesla Energy is seeking a highly skilled Engineering Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in basic electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, tester and robot recoveries, and mechanical design using CAD. This role may require working a night shift schedule, and flexibility to work various shifts-including days, nights, and swing shifts-is essential.

What You'll Do

Troubleshoot equipment/process faults on the module line and help recover, report, and escape when needed

Support Engineers in adhoc or planned downtime activities including clear understanding of electrical/mechanical equipment, PLC, troubleshooting, and operation of equipment

Help create/modify equipment troubleshooting guides and train operation teams when applicable

Support Engineers in submitting and managing orders including vendor communication, obtaining quotes, on and offsite logistics, PO creation, and asset management

Audit spares and add/remove items, change minimum quantities, for all equipment in the line

What You'll Bring

Degree in Mechnical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

2+ years of experience in an engineering development environment

Great engineering drawing skills (CAD)

Experience with test equipment as well as strong troubleshooting skills

Ability to command the english language both written and verbal

Safety oriented - must be able to identify energy sources in order to disable and verify safe through LOTO or other means. Must understand all site hazards and mitigate risk

Strong interpersonal and communications skills as well as a positive attitude, eagerness to learn, ability to change direction quickly

Basic level understanding of PLC and ignition preferred

Compensation and Benefits Benefits

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

Expected Compensation

Engineering Technician I - $27.45 - $30.60/hour

Engineering Technician II - $31.63 - $34.97/hour

Engineering Technician III - $34.73 - $40.36/hour

+ cash and stock awards + benefits for all levels

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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