Engineering Technician, Semi, General Assembly

Engineering Technician, Semi, General Assembly

We’re looking for an Engineering Technician, Semi, General Assembly to spearhead OEE improvement projects that will directly impact the efficiency of the production lines. You'll collaborate with engineering teams to improve reliability and minimize downtime, increase first pass yield, and reduce cycle time. You’ll assist with Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Site Acceptance Testing (SATs), which may require international travel for the first few months.

• Take part in Kaizen events across the factory to improve OEE (Availability, First Pass Yield, Throughput)
• Work with engineers to drive down bottlenecks on the production line
• Design and fabricate simple fixtures and production aids
• Learn internal tools to diagnose product and equipment failures, identify root causes, and communicate corrective actions
• Develop Manufacturing Instructions for processes and take part in training operators and other technicians
• Work with production datasets to identify patterns and present solutions using tools like Python, MySQL, Minitab, JMP, etc.

• Previous hands‑on experience with hand and power tools, high & low voltage systems, wire harness assembly and repair, mechanical components, electro‑mechanical devices, soldering irons, wire crimping tools, DMM multi‑meters
• Able to interpret drawings and 3D CAD, and able to read mechanical & electrical drawing diagram–schematics, harness drawings. Experience in CAD (ex. CATIA, Solid Works) and/or electrical design (ex. Altium), fabrication/machining, 3D printing, and laser cutting equipment are preferred but not required
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
• English language writing, reading, and speaking proficiency
• Ability to travel internationally for the first few months

• The role requires the ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods, up to 12 hours a day, in a variety of environments
• Standing, walking, and moving on uneven terrain
• Frequently and repetitively, lifting 30 pounds and carrying 20 pounds up and down stairs
• Working in awkward positions, such as kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required, including safety glasses, shoes, and bump caps, and adhering to 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, and Utilities