Commissioning Technician, Manufacturing Automation Development Engineering
Job Description
What To Expect
The Manufacturing Automation Development Engineering team is looking for a highly motivated Engineering Technician to build, troubleshoot, and improve custom automation projects at Teslas 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 Teslas cutting-edge products. This is an exciting opportunity to build a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility right here in California. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work on a critical subsystem of an incredibly exciting product.
Additionally, this role will routinely work with Senior Technicians, providing ample opportunities for personal and technical growth. The Engineering Technician team works together to land automation projects and to keep our development spaces organized, well-stocked, and tooled for the job.
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 engineer teams, escalating issues and suggesting solutions
What You’ll Bring
Experience assembling equipment from mechanical engineering drawings
Proficient in reading electrical schematics and wiring electrical control panels
Experience installing, wiring, and plumbing common manufacturing devices
Working knowledge of DC/AC electrical systems
Hands-on machining experience including mills, lathes, saws, grinders, etc.
Experience rigging, driving forklift, driving scissor lifts, and using pallet jacks
Able to work under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
Exemplary verbal and written communication skills with meticulous attention to detail
Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
Expected Compensation
$33.60 – $56.40/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay 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.