Manufacturing Engineering Technician, Automation Development

The manufacturing automation development engineering team at Tesla is seeking a highly motivated engineering technician to build, troubleshoot, and improve custom automation projects at our Houston, Texas facilities.

About the role

• Works closely with engineering teams to reduce costs, increase capacity, and deliver high-quality manufacturing equipment for Tesla's cutting-edge products.
• Builds and maintains state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment in a demanding and fast-paced environment.
• Collaborates with other technician teams to ensure development spaces are organized, stocked, and ready for work.
• Leads and supports cross-functional engineer teams, escalating issues and suggesting solutions.

Responsibilities

• Assembles electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic manufacturing equipment.
• Assembles prototype equipment for engineering research and development.
• Rigs, locates, aligns, and levels equipment according to engineering layouts.
• Executes technician tasks independently after initial instruction, sometimes at remote locations.
• Collaborates with other technician teams, providing instructions and verifying craftsmanship.
• Directs interactions with cross-functional engineer teams, escalating issues and suggesting solutions.

Requirements

• Experience assembling equipment from mechanical engineering drawings.
• Proficient in reading electrical schematics and wiring electrical control panels.
• Experience installing, wiring, and plumbing common manufacturing devices.
• Working knowledge of DC/AC electrical systems.
• Hands-on machining experience including mills, lathes, saws, grinders, etc.
• Experience rigging, driving forklifts, driving scissor lifts, and using pallet jacks.
• Able to work under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines.
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills with meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in manufacturing automation or related field.
• Valid driver's license required.

Skills

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow complex instructions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with no payroll deductions.
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee stock purchase plans.
• Basic life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Sick and vacation time.
• Paid holidays.
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources.
• Voluntary benefits such as 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.