Engineering Technician, Cybercab, Body

What to Expect

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.

What You'll Do

* Programming and commissioning of KUKA (KRL/Work visual) and FANUC (TP/Roboguide) robots in Body in White lines

* Adjustment of robot paths, tools, bases, and reference frames

* Setup and validation of robot safety features including DCS, Safe Operation, and other safety systems

* Configuration and optimization of gluing, bolting, riveting, and material handling sequences

* Integration of signals with PLCs and validation of robot-to-peripheral communication

* Configuration and integration of vision systems (Mech-Mind, iRVision, Perceptron, Coherix)

* Troubleshooting, backups, documentation, and coordination with process, controls, and maintenance teams

What You'll Bring

* Programming and commissioning of KUKA (KRL/Work visual) and FANUC (TP/Roboguide) robots in Body in White lines

* Adjustment of robot paths, tools, bases, and reference frames

* Setup and validation of robot safety features including DCS, Safe Operation, and other safety systems

* Configuration and optimization of gluing, bolting, riveting, and material handling sequences

* Integration of signals with PLCs and validation of robot-to-peripheral communication

* Configuration and integration of vision systems (Mech-Mind, iRVision, Perceptron, Coherix)

* Troubleshooting, backups, documentation, and coordination with process, controls, and maintenance teams

Essential Physcial Demands

* 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, clean coveralls in cleanroom, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

Compensation and Benefits

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

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

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