Process Technician, LFP Cell Manufacturing

What To Expect The Process Technician

The Process Technician performs process sustaining tasks for the manufacturing line on a variety of mechanical and chemical processes including response to out-of-control process, work on yield improvement projects, disposition of special case non-conforming materials that come from the manufacturing line, qualifying new equipment and processes that are being introduced into the manufacturing line.

• 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 production line 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

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Electronics, a Technical Certificate, Industrial/Manufacturing experience, or equivalent experience
• Previous experience in electrode manufacturing or a related industry (e.g., battery production, fuel cells, or electrochemical processing) is highly desirable
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems, including pumps, valves, and piping
• Understanding of quality control principles and ability to perform inspections and tests to ensure product quality
• Proficient in MySQL, MS Word, Excel, Visio, Access, Powerpoint, etc.
• Proven ability to analyze test data, malfunctions, and deviations, contributing to process corrections
• Command of the English language, both written and verbal

Essential Physical Demands

• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day
• Frequent and repetitive lifting, pushing, carrying up to 50 lbs., climbing a 10" step and back down
• Bending, reaching, stooping, laying, squatting, kneeling, crouching, twisting, and crawling for extended periods of time
• Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, or hearing
• Potential exposure to confined spaces and hazardous materials
• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, clean room suites, face mask, gloves, papers, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with a $0 paycheck contribution
• 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 (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution
• 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 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