Quality Engineering Technician, Energy

The Quality Engineering Technician, Energy, at Tesla ensures that all material—both in‑process and incoming—meets Tesla’s quality requirements and specifications. The role involves identifying quality issues within the manufacturing environment, leading investigations, root‑cause analysis, collecting process and product data, and managing non‑conforming material. The technician works closely with production and engineering teams to drive continuous improvements and supports new line validations.

• Assist Quality Engineers during fault injection exercises, refine process through Gage R&R, manage Issue Tracker actions to resolution, and identify and resolve manufacturing quality issues. Contain parts or products as needed and sort parts for quality requirements.
• Serve as the on‑shift subject‑matter expert (SME) for process and product specifications that define quality in assigned areas.
• Maintain, update, and validate product and quality plans and control plans; lead line‑to‑line root‑cause issues/solutions to increase and maintain quality metrics and performance.
• Develop and implement daily process/line‑specific audit plans for Quality Technicians. Compile and review results with cross‑functional teams.
• Support training and coaching of quality technicians on root‑cause issues/problems and best practices for corrective action implementation and countermeasures.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement activities with Process Technicians/Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, and external suppliers to optimize manufactured products for cost and production technology.
• Analyze and interpret high‑failure product data independently; effectively escalates/root causes fall‑out alongside line Quality Technician and initiates potential preventative actions on quality defects based on increased data metric fall‑out rates and failed line‑side products.

• Level 3 Quality Technician or an engineering degree, or equivalent experience. Experience in a high‑volume manufacturing environment and an understanding of quality systems are required. Experience on Model 3 Drive Unit, Battery Module, and/or Pack lines and familiarity with Tesla quality systems is preferred.
• Experience with QS‑9000, ISO/TS 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, DFMEA, PFMEA is preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices, 5S, TPS, TQM, etc., and a strong aptitude with electronic test and measurement systems.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and material specifications, and knowledge of GD&T engineering drawings. Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal.
• Ability to lift and sort parts; communicate common issues and defects to leadership and management and assist with solutions.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment providing line leadership and guidance, and detail‑oriented with strong record‑keeping and organizational skills.
• Ability to pull and manipulate data in SQL, basic statistical knowledge (capability, t‑tests, etc.). Ability to use technology tools and business system applications to manage, synthesize, and interpret data; operate relevant personal computing hardware and standard software.

• Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction.
• Family‑building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with $0 paycheck contribution.
• Company‑Paid Health Savings Account (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 and 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: 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

• Quality Assurance

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• Utilities

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