Jobs · Management · New York

Engineering Technician, New Product Introduction, Energy

Tesla · Buffalo, NY · 4 mo ago
On-siteManagement$27.45–$30.6/hrFull-time

The New Product Introduction (NPI) Technician will report to the NPI Supervisor and will be responsible for performing NPI Builds, line trials, and maintaining the NPI area. This person is expected to execute against provided manufacturing instructions, validate their own work, check the quality of previous operations, mentor production associates, lead builds in defined areas, and meet schedules. The NPI Technician is expected to provide feedback, define standard work, and suggest process improvements.

What You'll Do

  • Perform complex and precise electro-mechanical assembly work and work independently once a task is assigned
  • Make connections with other employees and work fluidly with the team to achieve great results
  • Typically involves troubleshooting and rework, requiring a sufficient understanding of the functional operation of the items assembled as well as the finished product
  • Read and understand manufacturing instructions and mechanical drawings with a basic understanding of electrical systems
  • Work from complex and detailed manufacturing documentation, drawings, and/or verbal and written instructions and specialized fixtures/test equipment
  • Have a quick and flexible approach to problem solving, task juggling, and collaboration
  • Responsible for quality activities, including self-inspection, and inspection
  • Comfortable working on multiple projects simultaneously, interacting with multiple teams
  • Updates production records and test results, records process improvements, and manufacturability suggestions

What You'll Bring

  • Basic understanding of electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems
  • Able to read and understand manufacturing instructions and mechanical drawings with a basic understanding of electrical systems
  • Must have a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail married with the ability to work quickly
  • Basic machine shop skills desired – welding skills a PLUS
  • Command of the English language, both written and verbal
  • Reliable, have good initiative, committed, and quality focused, and able to manage his/her time to juggle multiple tasks and prioritize tasks

Benefits

  • Competitive pay and benefits
  • Medical plans, dental, vision, and company-paid health savings accounts
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
  • 401(k) with employer match and employee stock purchase plans
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Sick and vacation time, and paid holidays
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee discounts and perks program

Pay

  • Engineering Technician I - $27.45 - $30.60/hour
  • Engineering Technician II - $31.63 - $34.97/hour
  • Engineering Technician III - $34.73 - $40.36/hour
  • + cash and stock awards + benefits for all levels

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