Engineering Technician, Model Y, Body

About the role

• Engineering Technician, Model Y, Body | Tesla (Manufacturing)
• Location: AUSTIN, Texas | Req ID: 262498 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

As an Engineering Technician at Tesla, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing assembly processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety in our fast-paced Closures shop. You will collaborate closely with engineers and production teams to troubleshoot issues, implement improvements, and ensure seamless operations.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem-solver with a passion for innovation and sustainability. You thrive in dynamic environments, possess meticulous attention to detail, and excel at translating engineering concepts into actionable solutions. A proactive mindset, adaptability to evolving priorities, and a commitment to Tesla’s mission of accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy are essential.

What You'll Do

• Develop, document, and train to Manufacturing Instructions for all vehicle processes (Joining, Bolting, Assembly, Dimension, Equipment) with hands-on process knowledge
• Support engineering activities by designing, validating, and refining processes to improve throughput and reduce waste
• Collaborate cross-functionally with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to sustain and improve key metrics
• Diagnose and resolve equipment, tooling, and workflow issues to minimize downtime and ensure process reliability
• Collect, analyze, and interpret production data (cycle times, defect rates, etc.) to identify trends and implement corrective actions
• Lead and support Kaizen events, root cause analyses, and Lean initiatives to eliminate bottlenecks and drive continuous improvement
• Design, manage, and repair process tooling; coordinate equipment modifications and perform audits (Torque, Critical Parameter, Inline Measurement)

What You'll Bring

• 2 years of experience in manufacturing, automotive, or a related industry
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, CAD models, and GD&T
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or 5S methodologies
• Experience with data analysis and use of tools such as Excel
• Advanced computer proficiency with the ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new software applications across diverse platforms Essential Physical Demands
• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day, including over varied and uneven terrain
• Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs
• Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install parts
• Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours a day
• Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures
• Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing
• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, clean coveralls in cleanroom, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

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)