Quality Engineering Technician, Cell Manufacturing

Tesla is seeking a Quality Engineering Technician to ensure in-process products meet quality requirements and specifications. This person will be responsible for identifying quality issues within the manufacturing environment, supporting investigations and root cause analysis, collecting relevant process and product data, as well as managing non-conforming material. This person will work closely with Production and Engineering teams to maintain rapid response and to drive continuous improvements to the production process.

Battery is one of the most complex and challenging components designed and manufactured at Tesla. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Tesla’s world-class manufacturing facilities. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work on a critical subsystem of an incredibly exciting product. The ideal candidate first and foremost should have a positive, can-do attitude, take pride in their hands-on work, analytical ability, organizational skills, and attention to detail. They appreciate an environment where superior work is encouraged, noticed, and rewarded and where individuals carry tremendous responsibility. They look forward to learning an incredible amount on the job and stepping up to lead whenever required.

- Conduct inspections and tests on incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products to ensure they meet specifications and quality standards

- Document inspection and testing results accurately, maintaining detailed records of findings, and reporting any deviations from standards to relevant stakeholders

- Work closely with the quality/process engineering teams to identify areas for process improvement and support root cause analysis of quality issues, containing suspect products, sorting defective products and corrective actions and preventive actions (CAPA)

- Lead and/or support with successful completion of engineering trials, new lines or equipment validations

- Create and maintain quality instructions, alerts, and audit plans

- Provide training to quality technicians on inspection techniques, quality issues and corrective actions, and troubleshooting processes as required

- Degree in Engineering Technology, Quality Assurance, or a related field (Bachelor’s Degree preferred)

- Minimum level 3 Quality Tech or at least 4-5 years of experience in quality control or quality engineering

- Strong knowledge of quality standards, inspection techniques, and testing methods

- Proficient with measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, Keyence and CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machines)

- Strong attention to detail and ability to analyze and interpret data accurately

- Excellent communication and teamwork skills

- Experience with statistical process control (SPC) and other quality data analysis techniques a plus

Benefits

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

- Medical plans > 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 Accounts) 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 Basic Life, AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- 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
Expected Compensation $30.50 - $58.33/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.