Quality Engineering Technician, Cybercab, Battery
What to Expect The Quality Engineering Technician will work closely with Quality Engineering in identifying quality issues, performing EOL vehicle tests, leading investigations, root cause analysis, collecting relevant process and product data to review next steps and project closure with the cross functional teams.
They will support providing reports, charts, graphs and anything else needed to define, measure, analyze, improve and control product and process quality from different shops.
The successful candidate must have mechanical aptitude, the ability to meet tight deadlines, have strong interpersonal and communication skills, be detail oriented and be able to both take direction and work independently.
What You'll Do Establish and find tune EOL quality test processes, then drive root cause investigations for issues found, along with corrective-actions implementation, and follow up with cross functional teams until closure
Perform various drive tests including but not limited to BSR, NVH evaluation, high speed drives, reliability test drives and support vehicle data collection for issue discovery and resolution
Monitor part and process quality, determine root cause of problems, and implement and sustain corrective and preventative actions and countermeasures
Work closely with quality engineering, manufacturing, and process Engineering to establish and sustain robust processes and procedures, which ensure consistent high quality
Audit outgoing or incoming products, support in new product launches, continuous improvement and troubleshooting within Tesla factories, service centers, and/or its suppliers
Lead and co-ordinate containment, sorting, or vehicle repair activities
Maintain and update Quality documentation as needed, write high-quality work instructions, measure and coordinate measurement of data, anticipate potential problems and take preventative action
What You'll Bring 1 or more years of experience in a Manufacturing, Quality, or Process focused role
Strong mechanical aptitude and trouble-shooting skills
Mechanical inspection experience using basic and precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, etc.)
Ability to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings, understanding of fundamentals of GD&T highly desired
Experience writing work instructions highly desired, knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices highly desired
Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, ability to lift and sort parts of up to 30 pounds as needed
Ability to operate Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
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: hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, reflective vest, 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)
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.