Engineering Process Technician, Cell Formation

About the role

• Engineering Process Technician, Cell Formation | Tesla (Manufacturing)
• Location: AUSTIN, Texas | Req ID: 268059 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

Tesla is looking for a dedicated Engineering Process Technician to join the manufacturing operations team in a fast-paced environment. This role involves setting up, operating, and adjusting high-volume production equipment while supporting process development engineers in creating innovative processes, equipment, and tooling. The position plays a critical role in accelerating Tesla’s mission to drive the world’s transition to sustainable abundance through collaboration and technical expertise.

What You'll Do

• Perform equipment setup, operation, adjustments, and minor preventative maintenance to meet safety, quality, and efficiency standardsIdentify issues and propose solutions to troubleshoot problems during regular production and engineering builds
• Develop standardized operating procedures for equipment and new processes
• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to establish test methods for process enhancements
• Conduct analytical tests, measure, and record data using specified tools and software
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for safety, quality, output, and tool uptime
• Inspect and test finished products during and after production and engineering builds

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or equivalent experience
• Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical schematics, engineering drawings and utilization of data collection, statistical process control (SPC) and design of experiments (DOE) in a high volume automated production environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and analytical skills
• Capability to adapt to frequent changes in direction and thrive in a dynamic work environment
• Effective communication skills in English, both written and verbal
• Experience in identifying improvement opportunities and leading small problem-solving projects

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)