The Manufacturing Automation Development Engineering team is looking for a highly motivated Engineering Technician to build, troubleshoot, and improve custom automation projects at Tesla's world-class manufacturing facilities. The Engineering Technician works closely with Engineering teams and plays a key role in reducing cost, increasing capacity, and delivering quality manufacturing equipment for Tesla's cutting-edge products. This is an exciting opportunity to build state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment in Reno, Nevada. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work on a critical subsystem of an incredibly exciting product.
This role offers extensive job training in key areas such as pneumatics, low / high voltage electrical systems, as well as mechanical assembly and fabrication. You'll work closely with Senior Technicians, gaining hands-on experience and technical knowledge that will support your growth. The Engineering Technician team collaborates to execute automation projects efficiently while ensuring our development spaces are organized, fully stocked, and equipped with the right tools for success.
The ideal candidate takes pride in their hands-on work, craftsmanship, organizational skills, and attention to detail. Tesla is an environment where superior work is encouraged, noticed, and rewarded and where individuals carry tremendous responsibility. The ideal candidate looks forward to learning an incredible amount on the job, but also provides guidance to more junior peers while operating efficiently with minimal guidance.
What You'll Do
- Assembly of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic manufacturing equipment
- Assembly of prototype equipment for engineering research and development
- Rigging, locating, alignment, and leveling of equipment according to engineering layouts
- Execute technician tasks independently after initial instruction, sometimes at remote locations
- Collaborate with other technician teams, providing instructions, and verifying craftsmanship
- Direct interaction with cross-functional engineering teams, escalating issues, and suggesting solutions
What You'll Bring
Experience assembling equipment from mechanical engineering drawingsProficient in reading electrical schematics and wiring electrical control panelsExperience installing, wiring, and plumbing common manufacturing devicesWorking knowledge of DC / AC electrical systemsHands-on machining experience including mills, lathes, saws, grinders, etc.Experience rigging, driving forklift, driving scissor lifts, and using pallet jacksAble to work under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlinesExemplary verbal and written communication skills with meticulous attention to detailBenefits
Aetna PPO and HSA plans with multiple medical plan options and $0 payroll deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental and vision plans, both with options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible medical planHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time, and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, and moreWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programSeniority level : Mid-Senior levelEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : Management and ManufacturingIndustries : Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing, and UtilitiesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Tesla by 2x.
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