Surface Mount Technology Manufacturing Technician
- Pay
- $24 – $56 per hour
- Location
- Fremont, CA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Listed
- 29 days ago
About the role
Surface Mount Technology Manufacturing Technician | Tesla (Engineering & Information Technology)
Location: Fremont, California | Req ID: 284589 | Job Type: Full-time
What to Expect
Tesla Manufacturing Engineering has the important role of designing “The Machine that builds the Machine”.
We work with the cross-functional teams (Design, Quality, Production, Sustaining, and Supply Chain) throughout the entire lifecycle of a product (from initial design through prototype development and into full production) to develop high quality and efficient manufacturing equipment and processes that will produce the power electronics that drive our cars and energy products.
The role of the SMT Manufacturing Technician is to support the PCBA team in producing world-class power electronics boards. The ideal candidate takes 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.
What You'll Do
- Program, debug, maintain and troubleshoot SMT pick and placement equipment
- Generate new programs for SMT screen printers and support changeovers
- Program solder paste inspection (SPI) machines
- Generate automated optical inspection (AOI) programs and debug existing libraries to improve component inspection accuracy and reduce false fails
- Maintain a good working knowledge of IPC-A-610 and JEDEC J-STD-001 workmanship standards
- Support area leads, operators, and manufacturing engineers
- Program and support automated x-ray inspection (AXI) equipment
- Follow all company safety and ESD program requirements, responsible to report all accidents, near misses, unsafe acts and unsafe conditions
- Good understanding of SMD and PTH component values, able to read BOM and drawings
What You'll Bring
- Experience in a factory organization or contract manufacturer
- Familiar with ESD / MSL requirements for components and PCB/PCBAs
- Familiar with 5S
- Knowledgeable about production quality metrics
- Exemplary written communication and technical report writing skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Well organized with meticulous attention to detail
- Able to problem solve and work with minimal supervision toward stated goals
- Able to converse technically with Engineers
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)
Expected Compensation$24.40 - $56.40/hour + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.
From Tesla's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 12, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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