Technical Training Instructor

What To Expect

The Tesla Megafactory team in Lathrop is seeking a Technical Training Instructor with extensive hands-on maintenance and/or engineering experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting. The ideal candidate should have expertise in a broad range of technical subjects, experience in Instructional Design, Applied AI, Education, Electrical, Computer, Software, Systems, or Robotics Engineering. They must possess a strong passion for teaching and a commitment to building and maintaining a world-class training program in a dynamic industry-defining organization.

What You'll Do

• Develop high-quality, engaging technical content and test-bench demonstrations/instructions on a wide variety of applications (basic and advanced) in collaboration with factory SMEs.
• Design, build, and maintain high-fidelity hands-on lab equipment to supplement instructor-led training.
• Incorporate diagrams, explanatory videos, and interactive hands-on exercises to effectively deliver equipment-specific training to Maintenance Technicians and Engineers in classroom and field settings.
• Effectively and enthusiastically deliver training using a variety of presentation formats including Instructor-Led, facilitative group learning, active hands-on learning, and functional assessments.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through assessments, feedback surveys, and performance metrics. Recommend improvements to enhance knowledge retention and on-the-job application.
• Maintain schedule management and tracking of learners' completed and required training in Tesla-specific Learning Management software system.
• Maintain training records, certifications, and compliance documentation.
• Mentor training coordinators and support cross-functional teams in implementing training initiatives.
• Maintain training equipment, mechanical systems, and simulation tools, ensuring a safe and effective learning environment.
• Spearhead collaboration between all manufacturing teams in Energy to align technical training initiatives, while leading the technical training department at MFCA, including program development and standardization of best practices across manufacturing sites.

What You'll Bring

• Two years of practical experience in industrial technical maintenance/engineering applications. A B.S. in Engineering is preferred; alternatively, equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability.
• Experience in programming Fanuc robots, commissioning is a plus. Working knowledge in high-voltage electrical cabinets (design/construction preferred).
• Proven ability to develop and deliver high-impact technical training programs with minimal resources, adapting creatively to budget constraints (e.g., leveraging existing tools, open-source materials, or improvised solutions).
• Strong ability to work and communicate effectively with team and peers within the Training, Maintenance, and Engineering organizations, as well as within various parts of the Manufacturing organization.
• Strong interpersonal and technical writing skills in English. Strong analytical problem-solving skills.
• Technology Skills: Ability to integrate computer applications into teaching, coding experience a strong plus. Strong computer experience, expertise in video, audio, and image editing tools. Strong ability to work in cross-functional groups from diverse technical and experienced backgrounds.
• Knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance methodologies, including TPM and CMMS. Prior experience as a trainer or instructor, with the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, including a salary range of $61,200 - $108,000/annual, along with cash and stock awards and benefits.
• Medical plans, dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts.
• Health savings account contributions, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and employee assistance program.
• Employee discounts and perks program.