Quality Technician, Cell Manufacturing

TeslaAustinindeedpublished 02/23/2026

What to Expect Tesla is looking for an individual experienced with quality programs and technical quality processes to contribute to the team managing the quality program at the Cell Manufacturing facility. As a Quality Technician, you will be responsible for performing the daily operation of and providing support to users of the quality program. In this role, you will work within the Quality Operations organization. Shift: 5:30PM-5:45AM or 5:30AM-5:45PM

Option 1: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Wednesday

Option 2: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and every other Wednesday

What You'll Do Operate in the 'inspect, diagnose and repair' mindset

Work closely with manufacturing, process, and quality teams to establish processes and procedures that will ensure consistently high quality

Comprehend current production quality trends based on dashboards or from occurrences in the line

Execute timely corrective action for quality mitigation and containment

Collaborate with engineering teams to support investigation, containment and execution for strategic quality issues

Monitor quality, determine the root cause of problems and implement corrective actions and countermeasures

Analyze and disposition component and product defects as a member of the Material Review Board

What You'll Bring Experienced in QS-9000, ISO/TS 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, DFMEA, PFMEA preferred

Experience with extensive problem-solving and root cause analysis

Proficiency in reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and wiring diagrams

Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal

Essential Physical Demands:

Ability to wear PPE, which may include a full-face respirator and coveralls as needed due to working with hazardous chemicals

Ability to lift and sort parts of up to 30 lbs. as needed

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)

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.