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Surface Mount Technology Material Handler

Pay
$24 – $50 per hour
Location
Fremont, CA · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Mid-level
Listed
28 days ago

About the role

  • Surface Mount Technology Material Handler | Tesla (Manufacturing)
  • Location: Fremont, California | Req ID: 284590 | 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 Material Handler is to support the PCBA team in producing world-class Power Electronics Boards. The ideal candidate takes pride in their material handling, 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

  • Receive incoming material utilizing proper practices for ESD (Electrostatic Sensitive Devices) and MSD (Moisture Sensitive Devices)
  • Register, label, and store materials into Tesla databank
  • Able to perform offline feeder setup and should be detailed oriented
  • Good understanding of SMT and plated through-hole component values and sizes
  • Perform inventory count and clear-to-builds (CTB) prior to the scheduled builds
  • Support the manufacturing engineering team to set-up the PCBA line by assembly components into appropriate feeders and loading them into the offline feeder tables
  • Perform kit returns, cycle counts, and updating inventory spread sheet
  • Understanding of approved vendor list (AVL) and part substitutions
  • Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. and retrieve packages from shipping and receiving
  • Follow written work instructions to do the following: build and pack boxes, load pallets, and apply labels

What You'll Bring

  • Minumum 3+ years' experience in PCBA Manufacturing environment
  • Experience in a factory organization
  • Working knowledge of MRP and /or ERP system
  • Well organized with meticulous attention to detail
  • Data entry, math and computer skilled
  • Able to problem solve and work with minimal supervision toward a stated goal
  • IPC-A- 610 trained is preferred
  • Familiar with ESD / MSL requirements for components, PCB/PCBAs and 5S

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 - $50.40/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.

Read the original posting

From Tesla's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 12, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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