Technical Training Instructor

Technical Training Instructor – Tesla – Lathrop, CA

Join Tesla’s library of world‑class training experts. We’re looking for a hands‑on instructor who brings deep industrial maintenance and engineering experience to a factory team that loves continuous improvement.

The Lathrop Megafactory team invites an experienced Technical Training Instructor who will develop, deliver, and refine engaging technical content in a dynamic, manufacturing‑defining environment. The role touches classroom instruction, field facilitation, program design, and cross‑functional collaboration while maintaining a rigorous learning ecosystem in the new Energy platform.

• Develop high‑quality, engaging technical content and test‑bench demonstrations in collaboration with factory subject‑matter experts.
• Design, build, and maintain high‑fidelity hands‑on lab equipment and interactive exercises for instructor‑led training.
• Deliver equipment‑specific training to maintenance technicians and engineers using varied instructional formats, assess effectiveness, and recommend improvements.
• Maintain learner records, certifications, and compliance documentation in Tesla’s Learning Management System.
• Mentor training coordinators and support cross‑functional teams in implementing training initiatives.
• Maintain training equipment and simulation tools, ensuring a safe learning environment.
• Lead the technical training department at MFCA, collaborating with all manufacturing sites in Energy to align initiatives and standardize best practices.

• Two years of industrial technical maintenance/engineering experience.
• B.S. in Engineering or equivalent experience with evidence of exceptional ability.
• Proficiency in programming Fanuc robots; experience with Siemens/Allen Brady PLCs desirable.
• Knowledge of high‑voltage electrical cabinet design/construction preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver high‑impact technical training programs with minimal resources.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and technical writing skills.
• Experience with TPM, CMMS, and preventative/predictive maintenance methodologies.
• Prior experience as a trainer or instructor, explaining technical concepts to diverse audiences.

• Medical, dental, and vision plans with zero payroll deduction.
• Family‑building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Health Savings Account contribution and high‑deductible medical plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care.
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and other financial benefits.
• Life insurance, AD&D, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program, sick and vacation time, paid holidays, and commute benefits.
• Voluntary benefits including critical illness, accident insurance, pet insurance, and tobacco cessation programs.
• Employee discounts and perks program.

USD $54,000 – $97,200 annual salary plus cash, stock awards, and benefits. The total compensation may vary based on market location, experience, and other factors.

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