Engineering Technician, Power Electronics

What to Expect

As an Engineering Technician at Tesla, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing assembly processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety in our fast-paced Battery shop.  You will collaborate closely with engineers and production teams to troubleshoot issues, implement improvements, and ensure seamless operations.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem-solver with a passion for innovation and sustainability. You thrive in dynamic environments, possess meticulous attention to detail, and excel at translating engineering concepts into actionable solutions. A proactive mindset, adaptability to evolving priorities, and a commitment to Tesla’s mission of accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy are essential.

What You’ll Do

• Develop, document, improve, and train to Manufacturing Instructions for all Powertrain processes (Joining, Welding, Assembly, Testing, Equipment). This requires intimate, hands-on knowledge of the processes and the ability to clearly communicate detailed, critical information

• Support engineering activities such as designing, validating, and refining Powertrain processes (Joining, Welding, Assembly, Testing, Equipment) to improve throughput and reduce waste

• Collaborate with all cross-functional teams including groups such as production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams, to sustain and improve on key process metrics

• Diagnose and resolve equipment, tooling, process, and workflow issues to minimize downtime

• Collect and analyze production data (e.g., first-pass yield, cycle times, scrap, aging) to identify trends and recommend corrective actions

• Lead or support Kaizen events, root cause analyses, and Lean initiatives to eliminate bottlenecks and improve line efficiency

• Design, manage, deploy and repair of process tooling and parts

What You’ll Bring

• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, automotive, or a related industry

• Experience with data analysis and use of tools such as Excel, SQL, Minitab, Tableau, SPC

• Advanced computer proficiency with the ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new software applications across diverse platforms such as Ignition, Python, and MES (FX)

• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, CAD models, and GD&T

• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or 5S methodologies

Essential Physical Demands:

• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day

• Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day, including over varied and uneven terrain

• 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

• Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours a day

• Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures

• Ability to 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 cap and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines