Engineering Technician, Cell Quality Engineering

Engineering Technician, Cell Quality Engineering | Tesla

Location: AUSTIN, Texas | Req ID: 261235 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

Tesla is seeking skilled Engineering Technicians to join the Cell Manufacturing Quality Team. This role focuses on supporting production operations through process development and equipment improvement. A strong eagerness to learn, adaptability, and effective communication skills will be essential for collaborating with cross-functional teams and contributing to Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy.

What You'll Do

• Adhere to company safety and conduct policies while maintaining a safe work environment
• Operate and troubleshoot manufacturing processes using SPC or other data analysis tools
• Ensure process stability and quality of production output at assigned stations
• Develop, maintain, and implement process changes, control plans, and manufacturing instructions
• Escalate issues to shift supervisors, managers, and quality teams as needed
• Support engineering activities, including process and equipment validations
• Train and guide associates on equipment operation, processes, and IPQC inspections while collaborating with maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to improve key process metrics

What You'll Bring

• 3+ years of experience in a pilot or production setting
• Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical schematics as well as engineering drawings
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word, command of English language, both written and verbal
• Experience with SPC, process capability, and gauge R&R interpretation
• Knowledge of Minitab or JMP as an advantage
• Familiarity with SQL/DBeaver, Python, or Jupyter Notebook as an advantage
• Understanding of basic material fabrication, CAD, and GD&T as an advantageEssential Physical Demands:
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours/day on varied and uneven terrain including concrete surfaces
• Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours/day
• Must be able to frequently and repetitively lift/carry 30 lbs. and up to 50 lbs. infrequently
• Frequently and repetitively push heavy carts and dollies
• The ability to carry up to 20 lbs. up and down flights of stairs multiple times a day
• Ability to identify issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing
• Follow all safety rules and guidelines including wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while performing the above-mentioned activities
• Ability to correctly wear respiratory protection such as half and full-face respirators, if required, for up to 12 hours/day

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)