Engineering Technician, Cybercab, Body

Overview

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As an Engineering Technician at Tesla, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing assembly processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety in our fast-paced Body shop. You will collaborate closely with engineers and production teams to troubleshoot issues, implement improvements, and ensure seamless operations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem-solver with a passion for innovation and sustainability. You thrive in dynamic environments, possess meticulous attention to detail, and excel at translating engineering concepts into actionable solutions.

A proactive mindset, adaptability to evolving priorities, and a commitment to Tesla’s mission of accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy are essential.

• Develop, document, improve, and train to Manufacturing Instructions for all Vehicle processes (Joining, Bolting, Assembly, Dimension, Equipment). This requires intimate, hands-on knowledge of the processes and the ability to clearly communicate detailed, critical information
• Support engineering activities such as designing, validating, and refining vehicle processes (Joining, Bolting, Assembly, Dimension, Equipment) to improve throughput and reduce waste
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to sustain and improve key process metrics
• Diagnose and resolve equipment, tooling, and workflow issues to minimize downtime
• Collect and analyze production data (e.g., cycle times, defect rates) to identify trends and recommend corrective actions
• Lead or support Kaizen events, root cause analyses, and Lean initiatives to eliminate bottlenecks
• Design, manage, deploy and repair of process tooling and parts

• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, automotive, or a related industry
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, CAD models, and GD&T
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or 5S methodologies
• Experience with data analysis and use of tools such as Excel
• Advanced computer proficiency with the ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new software applications across diverse platforms

• 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, bump cap and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

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

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• Utilities