Sr. Technical Trainer, Solar Manufacturing

Tesla is seeking a Sr. Technical Trainer to support Tesla – Energy manufacturing operations at a massive 100 GW scale. This role is critical to building a skilled, safety-focused workforce capable of supporting high-volume production of solar wafers, cells and related components. You will collaborate closely with engineering, operations, quality, and EHS teams to ensure training programs drive operational excellence, reduce errors, and support continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment with expertise in a wide variety of technical subjects. Solar manufacturing experience is preferred. They will also have a strong desire to help build and maintain a world class training program in a dynamic solar industry. This subject matter expert will have a passion for teaching others and achieving excellence through instruction and mentoring programs.

This role will support Tesla’s mission of accelerating the world’s transition to building a world of amazing abundance. You will report to the Sr. Manager, Learning and Organizational Development and be a key driver of best-in-class learning solutions.

- Partner with Instructional Designers and Content Producer to create, then deliver high quality, engaging technical content and operational exercises on a wide variety of processes and tools (basic and advanced)
- Must be the factory SME for defined tools and process, then apply OJT and effective hands-on instruction, evaluate new employees with written and hands-on assessments
- Effectively/enthusiastically deliver equipment specific training to Workstation Trainers, Maintenance Technicians and Engineers in classroom and field settings using a variety of presentation formats including instructor-led, facilitated group learning, active hands-on learning, and ensure a safe and effective training environment
- Partner with Learning Systems team to track learner’s completion and required training in Tesla’s Learning Management System (LMS)
- Lead-technical train-the-trainer workshops and provide coaching to technical and operations trainers. Work cross-functionally with Instructional Design and Content Development team to manage training content storage, version control and track success metrics

- Degree in Education, Industrial Engineering, Business Management or related field, or equivalent experience
- Experienced, innovative training facilitator with positive teaching style and understanding the needs of students from diverse backgrounds. Must apply adult learning theories and technical training methodologies
- Able to condense complex problems and situations into simple solutions
- Capable of evaluating employees on technical processes and tools
- The ability to partner with leadership and HR on workforce planning, including hiring pipeline support, training programs, and speed to operational readiness
- Capable of inspiring trust and confidence through effective communication and interpersonal skills with partners and employees at all levels of the company
- Must be able to relocate, and also temporarily travel up to 50% within the US and internationally up to 6-month period after starting

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
- Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)