Process Technician, Battery Module, Megafactory

Responsibilities

• Support Engineering and Manufacturing by improving and drafting manufacturing instructions, including rework procedures, and ensuring up-to-date qualification schedules
• Train Associates on new or revised manufacturing instructions
• Provide daily coverage of welding processes for smooth operations, responding promptly to out-of-control processes to minimize costs and maximize productivity
• Investigate and implement countermeasures to enhance process Cpk and product yield
• Conduct experiments and analyze data under the guidance of process engineers, including but not limited to Design of Experiments (DOE) and Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility (GR&R)
• Lead disposition of non-conformance materials produced by the production line, escalating issues to the Production Engineering team as necessary
• Support Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives, managing parts and tools inventory, executing repairs and troubleshooting precisely according to instructed processes, and managing workload proactively with a positive attitude to assist co-workers

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Electronics, a technical certificate, or equivalent industrial/manufacturing experience
• Skilled in troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Proven ability to draw accurate conclusions from test data, malfunctions, or deviations, and assist with corrections to the existing process
• Skilled with the use of a variety of hand and portable tools
• Read and interpret basic mechanical drawings and electrical schematic
• Proven ability to handle multiple priorities with minimal direction contributing to a positive, team-oriented work environment
• Demonstrates adherence to EHS regulations and standards and leads by example

Essential Physical Demands

• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day
• Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs
• Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install parts
• Sstop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours/day
• Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures
• Find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing
• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, arm protection, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Contribution
• Company Paid Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plans
• Other financial benefits
• 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 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