Manufacturing Engineering Technician, Cell Engineering

Tesla is looking for highly motivated Engineering Technician to lead and support cell electrode manufacturing engineering, root cause analysis, material and defect characterization, process development, and data analysis in both manufacturing and lab environments for Cell Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of operations in Fremont, including powder handling, process development, part assembly, tool organization, and cleaning
• Work closely with engineers to resolve manufacturing issues, improve processes, and establish procedures ensuring high quality and efficiency
• Identify and resolve manufacturing quality issues, perform root cause analysis including hands-on characterization, implement corrective actions, and maintain quality performance metrics
• Assist in FMEA activities to identify design and manufacturing risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Draft and maintain process documentation, quality plans, and control plans, while supporting Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and suppliers to enhance production processes, specifications, and training programs
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring production teams and external suppliers meet quality and efficiency standards

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with material characterization equipment. Experience with lab-based characterization techniques such as SEM-EDS, XRF, and optical microscopy is a plus
• Strong willingness to learn and apply advanced characterization and analysis techniques
• Proficiency in hands-on manufacturing tasks and tools. Experience in roll-to-roll manufacturing is preferred and/or powder handling is a plus
• Detail-oriented mindset with strong record-keeping, organizational skills, and excellent communication abilities
• Ability to develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for material characterization and handling
• Proficiency in computer operations and standard software applications. Experience with programming or database management (JMP, SQL, Python, MATLAB, R) is a plus

Essential Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift and sort parts up to 50 pounds as needed
• Use of respirators or PAPR is required when working on the manufacturing line
• Ability to climb, bend, stoop, and kneel as needed

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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 Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
Expected Compensation

$28.80 - $56.40/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.